Guides for booking depositions and mediations
Practical, plain-English notes for attorneys and paralegals: what to book, what it costs, what the room needs and the rules to check. Written by the Depo Pros team; not legal advice.
Deposition room checklist: before, during and after
What to book, confirm and bring, in the order you will deal with it — from the notice to the transcript order.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
What to look for in a deposition room
Size, privacy, technology, location, access and pricing: the questions to ask any venue before you book.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
How to book a court reporter and a deposition room together
Who does what, the order that avoids double work, and what the reporter needs to know.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Remote and hybrid deposition setup: what the room needs
Connection, audio, camera, exhibits and the reporter's seat, plus the rules to check before anyone joins by video.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Mediation room vs deposition room: what is the difference?
One room on the record versus a joint session plus caucus rooms, and what each setup costs.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
How much does a deposition room cost in Los Angeles?
Published hourly, half-day and full-day rates, totals by length, and what else to budget for.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
How much does a deposition room cost in Philadelphia?
Center City rates, common Philadelphia bookings priced out, and tips for out-of-town counsel.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 3 min read
Where can a deposition be held in California?
The distance rules in Code of Civil Procedure section 2025.250, explained, and how to pick a room that fits them.
Updated October 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Where to hold a deposition: your office, the reporter's office or a rented room
The three usual places for a deposition, compared on cost, neutrality, privacy, break space and scheduling.
Updated October 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Deposing a witness in California for a case pending in another state
How an out-of-state attorney gets a California subpoena for a non-party witness, which forms to use, where the deposition can be held, and how to plan the day.
Updated October 27, 2026 · 6 min read