California court appearance attorneys
Hire a California attorney for your court hearing. Not your entire case.
Representing yourself in California? Find a licensed attorney for a limited-scope court appearance at a single hearing. Submit your hearing details, review the scope, and request a quote.
Request an appearance → Call 818-639-2626Unlawful detainer (eviction) • Civil motions • Case management conferences • Small claims consultation
Find appearance counsel
No payment required to submit a request. Attorney availability and fees are confirmed separately.
How limited-scope court appearances work
Get an attorney for a specific hearing while remaining self-represented for the rest of your California case.
Tell us about your hearing
Enter the court, department, case type, hearing date and what you need the attorney to do.
Review an attorney's offer
Receive a proposed fee and written scope of representation, subject to attorney review and conflicts checks.
Attend with counsel
Once retained, the attorney handles the agreed appearance and provides a post-hearing update.
Court appearances we help with
Request an appearance attorney for eligible civil proceedings in California superior courts, in person or remotely where the court allows.
California courthouse directory: appearance attorneys in all 58 counties
Request a court appearance attorney for a hearing at any of the 197 California Superior Court locations below. Search your courthouse or city, then book.
Alameda County Superior Court
9
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Alameda, Berkeley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Oakland, San Leandro.
- René C. Davidson Courthouse — Oakland
- Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse — Oakland
- County Administration Building — Oakland
- Hayward Hall of Justice — Hayward
- Fremont Hall of Justice — Fremont
- East County Hall of Justice — Dublin
- George E. McDonald Hall of Justice — Alameda
- Berkeley Courthouse — Berkeley
- Juvenile Justice Center — San Leandro
Alpine County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Markleeville.
- Alpine County Superior Court — Markleeville
Amador County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Jackson.
- Amador County Courthouse — Jackson
Butte County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Chico, Oroville.
- Butte County Courthouse — Oroville
- North Butte County Courthouse — Chico
Calaveras County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in San Andreas.
- Calaveras County Courthouse — San Andreas
Colusa County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Colusa.
- Colusa County Courthouse — Colusa
Contra Costa County Superior Court
6
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Martinez, Pittsburg, Richmond, Walnut Creek.
- Wakefield Taylor Courthouse — Martinez
- A.F. Bray Courthouse — Martinez
- Spinetta Family Law Center — Martinez
- George D. Carroll Courthouse — Richmond
- Richard E. Arnason Justice Center — Pittsburg
- Walnut Creek Juvenile and Traffic Center — Walnut Creek
Del Norte County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Crescent City.
- Del Norte County Superior Court — Crescent City
El Dorado County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Cameron Park, Placerville, South Lake Tahoe.
- Placerville Courthouse — Placerville
- Cameron Park Courthouse — Cameron Park
- South Lake Tahoe Courthouse — South Lake Tahoe
Fresno County Superior Court
4
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Fresno.
- Fresno County Courthouse (Main) — Fresno
- B.F. Sisk Courthouse — Fresno
- “M” Street Courthouse — Fresno
- Juvenile Justice Court — Fresno
Glenn County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Orland, Willows.
- Willows Courthouse — Willows
- Orland Courthouse — Orland
Humboldt County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Eureka.
- Humboldt County Courthouse — Eureka
Imperial County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Brawley, Calexico, El Centro.
- Imperial County Courthouse — El Centro
- Brawley Courthouse — Brawley
- Calexico Courthouse — Calexico
Inyo County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Bishop, Independence.
- Bishop Courthouse — Bishop
- Independence Courthouse — Independence
Kern County Superior Court
7
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Bakersfield, Delano, Lamont, Mojave, Ridgecrest, Shafter.
- Bakersfield Superior Courthouse (Truxtun Ave.) — Bakersfield
- Metropolitan Justice Building — Bakersfield
- Delano Courthouse — Delano
- Lamont Courthouse — Lamont
- Mojave Courthouse — Mojave
- Ridgecrest Courthouse — Ridgecrest
- Shafter Courthouse — Shafter
Kings County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Hanford.
- Kings County Superior Court — Hanford
Lake County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Clearlake, Lakeport.
- Lakeport Courthouse — Lakeport
- Clearlake Courthouse — Clearlake
Lassen County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Susanville.
- Lassen County Courthouse — Susanville
Los Angeles County Superior Court
36
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Alhambra, Avalon, Bellflower, Beverly Hills, Burbank, Chatsworth, Compton, Downey, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Glendale, Inglewood, Lancaster, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pomona, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Sylmar, Torrance, Van Nuys, West Covina, Whittier.
- Stanley Mosk Courthouse — Los Angeles
- Spring Street Courthouse — Los Angeles
- Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center — Los Angeles
- Central Arraignment Courthouse — Los Angeles
- Metropolitan Courthouse — Los Angeles
- Hollywood Courthouse — Los Angeles
- East Los Angeles Courthouse — East Los Angeles
- Edmund D. Edelman Children’s Courthouse — Monterey Park
- Alhambra Courthouse — Alhambra
- Pasadena Courthouse — Pasadena
- Burbank Courthouse — Burbank
- Glendale Courthouse — Glendale
- Van Nuys Courthouse East — Van Nuys
- Van Nuys Courthouse West — Van Nuys
- Chatsworth Courthouse — Chatsworth
- San Fernando Courthouse — San Fernando
- Santa Clarita Courthouse — Santa Clarita
- Sylmar Juvenile Courthouse — Sylmar
- Michael D. Antonovich Antelope Valley Courthouse — Lancaster
- Alfred J. McCourtney Juvenile Justice Center — Lancaster
- Santa Monica Courthouse — Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills Courthouse — Beverly Hills
- Airport Courthouse — Los Angeles
- Inglewood Courthouse — Inglewood
- Inglewood Juvenile Courthouse — Inglewood
- Torrance Courthouse — Torrance
- Compton Courthouse — Compton
- Governor George Deukmejian Courthouse — Long Beach
- Catalina Courthouse — Avalon
- Downey Courthouse — Downey
- Bellflower Courthouse — Bellflower
- Norwalk Courthouse — Norwalk
- Whittier Courthouse — Whittier
- El Monte Courthouse — El Monte
- West Covina Courthouse — West Covina
- Pomona Courthouse — Pomona
Madera County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Madera.
- Madera County Superior Court — Madera
Marin County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in San Rafael.
- Marin County Hall of Justice (Civic Center) — San Rafael
Mariposa County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Mariposa.
- Mariposa County Courthouse — Mariposa
Mendocino County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Fort Bragg, Ukiah.
- Mendocino County Courthouse — Ukiah
- Ten Mile Courthouse — Fort Bragg
Merced County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Los Banos, Merced.
- Merced County Courthouse — Merced
- Los Banos Courthouse — Los Banos
Modoc County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Alturas.
- Modoc County Courthouse — Alturas
Mono County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes.
- Bridgeport Courthouse — Bridgeport
- Mammoth Lakes Courthouse — Mammoth Lakes
Monterey County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Marina, Monterey, Salinas.
- Salinas Courthouse — Salinas
- Monterey Courthouse — Monterey
- Marina Courthouse — Marina
Napa County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Napa.
- Napa County Superior Court — Napa
Nevada County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Nevada City, Truckee.
- Nevada City Courthouse — Nevada City
- Truckee Courthouse — Truckee
Orange County Superior Court
7
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Costa Mesa, Fullerton, Newport Beach, Orange, Santa Ana, Westminster.
- Central Justice Center — Santa Ana
- Civil Complex Center — Santa Ana
- Harbor Justice Center — Newport Beach
- Lamoreaux Justice Center — Orange
- North Justice Center — Fullerton
- West Justice Center — Westminster
- Costa Mesa Justice Complex — Costa Mesa
Placer County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Auburn, Roseville, Tahoe City.
- Bill Santucci Justice Center — Roseville
- Historic Courthouse — Auburn
- Tahoe Courthouse — Tahoe City
Plumas County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Quincy.
- Plumas County Courthouse — Quincy
Riverside County Superior Court
14
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Banning, Blythe, Corona, Hemet, Indio, Menifee, Murrieta, Palm Springs, Riverside, Temecula.
- Riverside Hall of Justice — Riverside
- Riverside Historic Courthouse — Riverside
- Riverside Family Law Courthouse — Riverside
- Riverside Juvenile Courthouse — Riverside
- Banning Justice Center — Banning
- Larson Justice Center — Indio
- Palm Springs Courthouse — Palm Springs
- Menifee Justice Center — Menifee
- Southwest Justice Center — Murrieta
- Southwest Juvenile Courthouse — Murrieta
- Corona Courthouse — Corona
- Hemet Courthouse — Hemet
- Temecula Courthouse — Temecula
- Blythe Courthouse — Blythe
Sacramento County Superior Court
6
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Sacramento.
- Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye Courthouse — Sacramento
- Gordon D. Schaber Sacramento County Courthouse — Sacramento
- Carol Miller Justice Center — Sacramento
- William R. Ridgeway Family Relations Courthouse — Sacramento
- Lorenzo Patiño Hall of Justice — Sacramento
- Juvenile Courthouse — Sacramento
San Benito County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Hollister.
- San Benito County Courthouse — Hollister
San Bernardino County Superior Court
10
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Barstow, Big Bear Lake, Fontana, Joshua Tree, Needles, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Victorville.
- San Bernardino Justice Center — San Bernardino
- San Bernardino Historic Courthouse — San Bernardino
- Rancho Cucamonga Courthouse — Rancho Cucamonga
- Fontana Courthouse — Fontana
- Victorville Courthouse — Victorville
- Barstow Courthouse — Barstow
- Joshua Tree Courthouse — Joshua Tree
- Big Bear Courthouse — Big Bear Lake
- Needles Courthouse — Needles
- Juvenile Courthouse — San Bernardino
San Diego County Superior Court
7
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Chula Vista, El Cajon, San Diego, Vista.
- Central Courthouse — San Diego
- Hall of Justice — San Diego
- Kearny Mesa Courthouse — San Diego
- North County Regional Center — Vista
- East County Regional Center — El Cajon
- South County Regional Center — Chula Vista
- Juvenile Court — San Diego
San Francisco County Superior Court
4
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in San Francisco.
- Civic Center Courthouse — San Francisco
- Hall of Justice — San Francisco
- Polk Street Annex (Community Justice Center) — San Francisco
- Juvenile Justice Center — San Francisco
San Joaquin County Superior Court
4
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in French Camp, Lodi, Manteca, Stockton.
- Stockton Courthouse — Stockton
- Lodi Courthouse — Lodi
- Manteca Courthouse — Manteca
- Juvenile Justice Center — French Camp
San Luis Obispo County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Grover Beach, Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo.
- San Luis Obispo Courthouse — San Luis Obispo
- Grover Beach Courthouse — Grover Beach
- Paso Robles Courthouse — Paso Robles
San Mateo County Superior Court
4
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Redwood City, San Mateo, South San Francisco.
- Hall of Justice and Records (Southern Branch) — Redwood City
- Northern Branch — South San Francisco
- Central Branch — San Mateo
- Juvenile Branch — San Mateo
Santa Barbara County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Lompoc, Santa Barbara, Santa Maria.
- Santa Barbara Courthouse (Anacapa & Figueroa) — Santa Barbara
- Santa Maria Courthouse — Santa Maria
- Lompoc Courthouse — Lompoc
Santa Clara County Superior Court
8
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Morgan Hill, Palo Alto, San Jose, Santa Clara.
- Downtown Superior Court — San Jose
- Old Courthouse — San Jose
- Family Justice Center Courthouse — San Jose
- Hall of Justice — San Jose
- Juvenile Justice Courthouse — San Jose
- Palo Alto Courthouse — Palo Alto
- Santa Clara Courthouse — Santa Clara
- South County Courthouse — Morgan Hill
Santa Cruz County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Santa Cruz, Watsonville.
- Santa Cruz Courthouse — Santa Cruz
- Watsonville Courthouse — Watsonville
Shasta County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Redding.
- Shasta County Courthouse — Redding
Sierra County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Downieville.
- Sierra County Courthouse — Downieville
Siskiyou County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Yreka.
- Siskiyou County Courthouse — Yreka
Solano County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Fairfield, Vallejo.
- Hall of Justice — Fairfield
- Law and Justice Center — Fairfield
- Vallejo Courthouse — Vallejo
Sonoma County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Santa Rosa.
- Hall of Justice — Santa Rosa
- Civil and Family Law Courthouse — Santa Rosa
Stanislaus County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Modesto.
- Stanislaus County Courthouse — Modesto
Sutter County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Yuba City.
- Sutter County Courthouse — Yuba City
Tehama County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Red Bluff.
- Tehama County Courthouse — Red Bluff
Trinity County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Weaverville.
- Trinity County Courthouse — Weaverville
Tulare County Superior Court
2
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Porterville, Visalia.
- Visalia Courthouse — Visalia
- Porterville Courthouse — Porterville
Tuolumne County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Sonora.
- Tuolumne County Courthouse — Sonora
Ventura County Superior Court
3
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Oxnard, Simi Valley, Ventura.
- Ventura Hall of Justice — Ventura
- East County Courthouse — Simi Valley
- Juvenile Justice Center — Oxnard
Yolo County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Woodland.
- Yolo County Courthouse — Woodland
Yuba County Superior Court
1
Court appearance attorneys for hearings in Marysville.
- Yuba County Courthouse — Marysville
Courthouse names and locations are provided for reference and may change. Always confirm the courthouse and department on your court notice or the court's official website. Court Appearance CA is not affiliated with the Superior Courts of California or the Judicial Council.
California Judicial Council Form CIV-150
Limited-scope representation in California: one hearing, not your whole case
California permits limited-scope representation for defined tasks in eligible civil cases. You and the attorney must agree in writing on exactly what is included. When notice is appropriate, Form CIV-150 tells the court and the other parties the scope of the attorney's role.
Define the appearance
Identify the hearing or trial date and whether any continuance or preparation of an order after hearing is included.
Agree on the limits
Review a written agreement with the attorney. A request alone does not retain counsel or automatically file CIV-150.
Close out representation
If CIV-150 is filed, papers generally must be served on both you and your attorney until the required substitution or relief is completed.
CIV-150 is a notice, not a substitute for an attorney-client engagement agreement. The attorney determines whether, when, and how the notice must be filed and served. After completion, a signed MC-050 substitution or an appropriate relief procedure may be needed.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire an attorney for just one court hearing in California?
Yes. California permits limited-scope representation in eligible civil cases, so you can hire an attorney for a defined task such as a single hearing while representing yourself for the rest of the case. You and the attorney must agree in writing on what is included.
What is California Form CIV-150?
Form CIV-150, Notice of Limited Scope Representation, tells the court and the other parties exactly which parts of a case the attorney is handling. It is a court notice, not the engagement agreement between you and the attorney.
Does submitting a request mean I have hired an attorney?
No. A request does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after an attorney accepts the matter, clears conflicts, and you both sign a written limited-scope agreement.
Can an attorney appear for me in small claims court?
Generally no. California small claims rules do not allow attorneys to represent parties at the hearing, but you can consult an attorney beforehand to prepare.
Do you cover unlawful detainer (eviction) hearings?
Yes. You can request an attorney for unlawful detainer hearings, subject to attorney availability and a conflicts check.
Can the attorney appear remotely?
Many California courts allow remote appearances for certain hearings. Choose remote, in person, or either when you submit your request, and the attorney will confirm what the court permits.
How much does a limited-scope court appearance cost?
Submitting a request is free. Each attorney provides a customized quote after reviewing your hearing details and requested scope.
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