Depositions in California
A two-hour deposition.$769, flat.
No appearance fees. No surprise line items.
A Certified Shorthand Reporter, Zoom, exhibits and the certified transcript, booked in one flow. Upload the notice and we handle the rest.
No subscription. No minimums. Start with one deposition.
Rates
See the costbefore you book.
Pick the length of the deposition and add a videographer if you need one. The estimate uses our current California rates.
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Rates may vary. Actual rates are quoted at the time of booking.
Rates shown for remote deposition with paperless delivery (PDF).
Interpretered and/or hybrid depositions are subject to an additional surcharge.
Invoice maybe subject to a minimum hourly rate.
Next Day Delivery +100%, 10% per day sliding scale thereafter.
Printed sealed original $50.00 up to 200 pages. Additional pages $0.20.
What the invoice looks like
Deposition of the plaintiff in Smith v. Jones, taken on 9/2/2026.
| Description | Qty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Certified transcript, 2-hour deposition | 1 | $769.00 |
| Amount due | $769.00 | |
Reporter, Zoom, exhibits and appearance fee are included in that line.
How it works
Your team books it in a few clicks.
- 1
Drop in the deposition notice
We pull the details and set up the deposition for you. Add a videographer, interpreter or rough draft if you need one.
- 2
We line up the reporter
A Certified Shorthand Reporter is booked, the Zoom link is created and every party gets the remote conferencing details.
- 3
The transcript comes back to the case
Certified transcript, video and exhibits are delivered to the same place, with one invoice at one rate.
After the deposition
Work with the testimony.Don't reread it.
- Transcripts
- Certified and condensed transcripts, delivered directly to the case.
- Video
- Deposition video delivered alongside the transcript and exhibits.
- AI summaries
- Get the key testimony without rereading the entire transcript, with citations to page and line.
- Ask your transcript
- Ask questions in plain English and get answers from the testimony, cited to page and line.
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FAQ
What firms ask us first.
What does the $769 include?
A two-hour remote deposition with a Certified Shorthand Reporter, Zoom video conferencing, exhibits, the appearance fee, production and the certified transcript. Video, expert witnesses and longer depositions are priced in the calculator above.
Can our paralegals and assistants book for the attorneys?
Yes. Add your attorneys and staff once, along with billing preferences and standard deposition settings. Anyone on the team can schedule from there.
Can you handle remote and in-person depositions?
Yes. For remote depositions, we notify all parties of the remote conferencing details including providing the Zoom video conferencing link. When deposing in person, we offer a hybrid solution where participants meet in person and the Certified Shorthand Reporter attends remotely via Zoom.
How fast are transcripts?
Standard turnaround is 10 business days. Expedited transcripts and same-day rough drafts are also available.
Do I have to move my whole practice to TrialBase?
No. Start with one deposition. There are no minimums, subscriptions, or long-term commitments.
Your next deposition can be scheduled in the time it took to read this page.
$769 for two hours. No subscription. No minimums.