Freelance appearance work that fits your day
Many California attorneys want courtroom work without a full caseload. California Appearances is built for freelance, contract, and side-work counsel who want matching assignments in the counties they already cover.
- Filter by county, remote vs. in-person, and practice area
- Accept CMCs, law & motion, ex partes, UD calendars, and depositions
- See the offered fee before you commit
- Get paid through Stripe with tax info collected for 1099s
Where freelance attorneys find the most demand
- Los Angeles freelance appearance jobs
- Sacramento freelance appearance jobs
- San Diego freelance appearance jobs
- Orange County freelance appearance jobs
- Riverside freelance appearance jobs
- San Bernardino freelance appearance jobs
- Bay Area freelance appearance jobs
- Fresno freelance appearance jobs
- Bakersfield freelance appearance jobs
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Freelance attorney FAQ
- Can freelance attorneys make money with court appearances in California?
- Yes. Many California-licensed attorneys use appearance work to fill open calendar time, build courtroom experience, or create flexible income. Assignments include CMCs, law and motion, ex partes, unlawful detainer calendars, and depositions.
- How is freelance appearance work scheduled?
- You control availability. Set the counties you cover, get notified of matching jobs, and accept only the dates and courts that fit your day.
- Is freelance attorney side work allowed while employed elsewhere?
- It depends on your employment agreement, conflicts rules, and firm policy. Always screen for conflicts and follow California ethics rules before accepting any outside appearance.