Subpoena Pricing

Subpoena Pricing

Everyone wants to know, “what does a subpoena cost?” While many subpoena companies try to hide their prices or skirt around the bush on this question, we prefer to be upfront and honest with our pricing, so that attorneys and firms can evaluate their choices for their clients.


Below, is a breakdown of the pricing schematic that most often appears on our invoices. Most subpoenas requested fall squarely within the Standard Fees section. While we cannot estimate every contingency, we try to be up front, fair, and honest. If you still have questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email.

CA Records Subpoenas / Routine Fees & Costs

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. $75.00/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing Subpoena $20.00/Flat Optional / Add On
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas
Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. $75/hr (Typically .60 Hours But Can Vary) All Subpoenas
First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional - In Addition to PDF Set
First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/Per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired
Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party
Per Location Charge $75.00/Flat All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional – In Addition to PDF Set
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired

Records Subpoenas from Out-of-State, Domesticated into California

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of CA Subpoena and Application to Domesticate & Issue, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail $115/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft CA Subpoena and Application to Domesticate & Issue for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing $35 Optional / Add On
Court Domestication Fee $45/Flat All Subpoenas
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas
Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. $75/hr (Typically .60 hours But Can Vary) All Subpoenas
First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional -- In Addition to PDF Set
First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/Per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired
Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party
Per Location Charge $115.00/Flat All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional – In Addition to PDF Set
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired

General Costs That May Accompany Any Records Subpoena

Delivery & Shipping Charges That Can Be Expected – All Parties
Fee on Advanced Costs / Deponent Invoices / Witness Appearance Fees / Filing Fees / Similar Out of Pocket Expenses 10% of Amounts Advanced/Paid All Subpoenas
Mailing/Shipping/FedEx/UPS of Paper Sets of Records or Voluminous Notices— We try to use the most economically efficient mailing method possible. Most often, we ship using USPS Priority or Express Mail, and we use Flat Rate Envelopes and Boxes, to mitigate unnecessary shipping costs. Actual Cost All Subpoenas
Optional & Additional Services – All Parties
Additional Paper Sets – Requested at anytime $.25/Per Page Optional -- All Subpoenas
PDF on CD-ROM (In this digital era, this has, practically, become obsolete, but we will still do it for those who want it). $10.00/Flat Optional -- All Subpoenas
PDF on USB Flash Drive (In this digital era, this has, practically, become obsolete, but we will still do it for those who want it). $10.00 – $25.00/Flash Drive, Depending on Size/Cost of Flash Drive Required Optional -- All Subpoenas
Specialized Charges – All Parties
Audio Files Via Portal -- we can, simply, upload them to our case management system, and you can download them instantly. $5.00/File All Subpoenas
Video Files Via Portal -- we can, simply, upload them to our case management system, and you can download them instantly. If the files are abnormally large, we will have to put them on a flash drive and send it to you. $10.00/File All Subpoenas

CA Deposition Subpoenas With Records (Testimony & Records, at Deposition)

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, and Service of Notice or Waiver to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. $75/Flat All Subpoenas
Preparation of Deposition Notice, Incorporation of Subpoena into Notice, and Service to Opposing by Mail. $90/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing $20/Flat Optional / Add On
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas

CA Deposition Subpoenas Without Records (Testimony-Only, at Deposition)

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. $55/Flat All Subpoenas
Preparation of Deposition Notice, Incorporation of Subpoena into Notice, and Service to Opposing by Mail. $90/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena / Notice to of Deposition for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing $20/Flat Optional / Add On
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas

CA Trial / Witness Subpoenas Without Records (Appearance Only, at Trial or Hearing)

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of Subpoena. Upload & Share Docs, Calendar Trigger Dates, and Immediately Dispatch for Personal Service. $45/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing $15/Flat Optional / Add On
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas
Notice to Opposing -- Typically, we do not provide notice for appearance-only subpoenas to the opposing party unless specifically instructed to do so. This is because these types of subpoenas usually do not necessitate notice on the subpoena itself, but rather require notification through a witness list filed with trial briefs or pleadings. However, if requested, we are willing to serve a copy to the opposing party via email, mail, or any other method required by your county or department. $15/Flat by Mail or Email If Desired Optional

CA Trial / Witness Subpoenas With Records

(Duces Tecum to Appear & Produce at Trial or Hearing)

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party
Open New File, Completion of Deposition Subpoena and Notice to Consumer or Waiver, Preparation of Deposition Notice and Service of Notice of Deposition to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. $75/Flat All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft Subpoena and Notice to Consumer for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing $20/Flat Optional / Add On
Process Service Varies by Location All Subpoenas

CA Records Subpoenas, Domesticated into Another UIDDA State

Standard Fees – Subpoenaing Party This Service is Temporarily Unavailable Will Resume Soon
Open New File, Prepare CA Subpoena, Prepare Foreign Subpoena and, Where Applicable, Application/Petition to Domesticate. Domesticate Subpoena in Foreign State, Combine Foreign Subpoena Packet, and Serve Same to Opposing by Mail. Upload & Share Docs, and Calendar Trigger Dates. $225 All Subpoenas
Optional Draft & Hold -- Prepare Draft CA Subpoena, Draft Foreign Subpoena, and Draft Application to Domesticate for Attorney Review / Approval / Editing / Collaboration Before Finalizing and Noticing. $45 Optional / Add On
Foreign Domestication Fee Actual All Subpoenas
Out of State Process Service – Approximated – Varies by Location --We Have Servers and Affiliates in Numerous States in the US, but, Occasionally, Areas Just End Up Being Rural or Remote. We try our Best to Keep the Service Reasonable and Get the Best Rate for the Area, using our Network Whenever Possible. $125 - $175 All Subpoenas
Receive and retrieve records from deponent. Organize documents and combine individual files into singular pdf. Create coversheet and photocopier's affidavit. Combine segmented files, bates stamp and certify records, and upload to secure client document portal. $75/hr (Typically .60 hours But Can Vary) All Subpoenas
First Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional – In Addition to PDF Set
First Set – Paper Copy – Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/Per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired
Standard Fees – Non-Subpoenaing Party
Per Location Charge $225.00/Flat All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – PDF Via Secure/Encrypted Document Portal $.15/Per Page All Subpoenas
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Requested simultaneously with the First electronic/PDF Set $.10/Per Page Optional – In Addition to PDF Set
First Duplicate Set – Paper Copy –Where no Electronic PDF set is requested in the first instance $.25/per Page Optional Where PDF is not desired
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