No subscriptions. No retainers. No hidden fees. Book a verified appearance attorney at a flat rate and pay only when an attorney accepts your engagement.
Pay per appearance. Rates vary by appearance type. No commitments required — scale up or down based on your caseload.
CourtCounsel is designed to put money in attorneys' pockets — not the platform's. Our 20% take rate is one of the lowest in the gig economy.
Appearance attorneys typically spend 1–3 hours per gig including travel, the hearing, and the outcome report. At $250–$350 per appearance, that's $100–$200 per hour for work you can fit around your existing schedule.
No marketing. No client development. No billing hassles. CourtCounsel brings the engagements to you — you just show up and get paid.
Rates are set by the type of appearance. Complex or expedited appearances carry a premium.
| Appearance Type | Client Rate | Attorney Receives | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case Management Conference (CMC) Status conference, scheduling call |
$250 | $200 | 30–60 min |
| Motion HearingPopular Demurrer, MSJ, discovery disputes |
$350 | $280 | 1–2 hours |
| Default / Prove-Up Hearing Uncontested, no adverse party |
$275 | $220 | 30–45 min |
| Arraignment Criminal first appearance, plea entry |
$300 | $240 | 30–60 min |
| Deposition Coverage Attend and represent at deposition |
$400 | $320 | 2–4 hours |
| TRO / Injunction Hearing Ex parte or noticed temporary restraining order |
$450 | $360 | 1–3 hours |
| Mediation AppearanceNew Attend mediation session, settlement conference |
$500 | $400 | Half day |
| Expedited / Same-Day Booked within 24 hours of hearing |
+$75–$100 | +$60–$80 | Varies |
* Rates shown are base rates. Final rates may vary by jurisdiction, appearance complexity, and notice period. All rates include the outcome report.
Payments are protected by Stripe. You're never charged until an attorney accepts. Attorneys are paid automatically after the hearing.
Post your appearance request. Your card is authorized for the appearance fee but not yet charged. Nothing moves until an attorney accepts.
When a bar-verified attorney accepts your hearing, the authorization is captured. You receive a confirmation with the attorney's full profile and bar number.
The attorney appears at the hearing and submits an outcome report within 2 hours. You receive the report directly in your dashboard and by email.
80% of the fee is released to the attorney via Stripe Connect. Funds typically arrive in their bank account within 2 business days.
Post a hearing in under 5 minutes. Browse verified attorneys near the courthouse. Pay only when someone accepts.