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TrialBase books independent Certified Shorthand Reporters directly, with no agency in between, and the price upfront: $769 for two hours in California, appearance fee, Zoom and exhibits included.
- Save up to 50% on deposition costs.
- One published rate for every firm, big or small.
- Start with one deposition. No contract.
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Questions, answered
How is TrialBase different from Esquire?
Esquire Deposition Solutions is a national court reporting agency with offices across the country. TrialBase books independent Certified Shorthand Reporters for California depositions directly, with no agency in between: you upload the notice, see the price before you book, and the transcript, video and exhibits come back to your case with TrialBase AI built in. Cutting out the agency layer is how firms save up to 50%.
How do I compare an Esquire quote with TrialBase?
Line up the same items on both: the appearance fee, exhibits, video conferencing, the transcript and any minimums, and ask whether your rate depends on your firm’s volume. TrialBase has one published rate for every firm, big or small. On TrialBase a two-hour remote deposition in California is $769 with all of those included, and longer depositions show a per-page estimate at trialbase.com/rates before you book. Firms that book independent reporters through TrialBase save up to 50% compared with traditional agency pricing.
Does TrialBase handle remote depositions too?
Yes. Every TrialBase deposition includes Zoom: we create the meeting and send the details to every party. For hybrid depositions the parties meet in person and the court reporter joins remotely.
Who are the court reporters?
Independent Certified Shorthand Reporters licensed in California, booked through TrialBase, a court reporting firm registered with the Court Reporters Board of California (CRF Lic. 261). Every appearance is guaranteed.
Can I try TrialBase on one deposition?
Yes. Book your next deposition with TrialBase and keep the rest wherever they are. There are no minimums, subscriptions or contracts.
Is TrialBase part of Esquire?
No. TrialBase is an independent company with no affiliation to Esquire Deposition Solutions. Esquire’s name is a trademark of its owner and appears here only to compare services.
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