Court-approved attorney hourly rates: District Court, N.D. California
207 approved rates from 62 fee rulings since October 20, 2024. Latest ruling Oct 16, 2026. Data as of October 20, 2026.
| Role | Median | Middle half | Range | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Partner | $829 | $591 to $1,033 | $305 to $2,169 | 33 |
| Of counsel | $605 | $285 to $860 | 9 | |
| Associate | $601 | $495 to $724 | $225 to $1,278 | 48 |
| Attorney | $449 | $327 to $670 | $250 to $1,275 | 73 |
| Paralegal | $228 | $185 to $347 | $75 to $710 | 40 |
Approved rates by year
| Year | Partner | Associate | Paralegal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $816 (10) | $628 (14) | $180 (6) |
| 2025 | $848 (16) | $610 (25) | $254 (28) |
| 2024 | $829 (13) | $493 (16) | $185 (22) |
Median approved rate by the year of the ruling (number of rates in brackets). A year shows a median at 5 or more rates. Not adjusted for inflation.
Attorney rates by years of experience
| Experience | Median | Middle half | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | $555 | 7 | |
| 5-9 years | $673 | $516 to $750 | 10 |
| 10-19 years | $500 | $443 to $848 | 15 |
| 20+ years | $762 | $625 to $1,020 | 20 |
Only rates where the opinion states the attorney's years of experience.
The court approved a lower rate than requested for 12 of 202 timekeepers (6%), by a median 34%.
Cite these rates
$829/hr
In N.D. California fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved partner rate was $829 an hour (33 rates).
$605/hr
In N.D. California fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved of counsel rate was $605 an hour (9 rates).
$601/hr
In N.D. California fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved associate rate was $601 an hour (48 rates).
$449/hr
In N.D. California fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved attorney rate was $449 an hour (73 rates).
$228/hr
In N.D. California fee rulings since October 20, 2024, the median court-approved paralegal rate was $228 an hour (40 rates).
Copy these rulings as citations
Recent N.D. California rulings with the rates they approved, formatted for a fee petition. Check each ruling before citing it.
Marx v. FCA US LLC, No. 5:24-cv-06870 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 16, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $595 to $635 for attorneys with 20 years' experience; $650 for an associate with 20 years' experience); Innovative Sports Management, Inc. v. Lizcano, No. 5:25-cv-07588 (N.D. Cal. Oct. 15, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $325 to $750 for attorneys); Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria v. Burgum, No. 3:24-cv-08582 (N.D. Cal. Sept. 14, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $575 to $630 for associates with 3 years' experience; $625 for an associate with 5 years' experience); Innovative Sports Management, Inc. v. Martinez Polanias, No. 5:25-cv-08726 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 25, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $750 for an attorney); Woo v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc, No. 3:23-cv-05063 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 19, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $550 for of counsel; $350 for an associate); Jefferies Funding LLC v. Dasagroup Holdings Corp., No. 3:24-cv-05639 (N.D. Cal. Aug. 5, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $796 for an associate with 6 years' experience; $764 for an associate with 7 years' experience; $936 for a partner); Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund For Northern California v. Empire Engineering & Construction, Inc., No. 4:22-cv-03609 (N.D. Cal. July 13, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $285 to $305 for attorneys; $175 to $185 for paralegals); Alger v. Riggs, No. 5:25-cv-08254 (N.D. Cal. June 16, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $375 for an attorney); Innovative Sports Management Inc v. Sanchez, No. 5:25-cv-05058 (N.D. Cal. June 8, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $325 to $750 for attorneys); Radus Tek Services, Inc. v. IDC Technologies, No. 5:24-cv-04793 (N.D. Cal. June 2, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $350 for an attorney); Gregoire v. Board of Trustees of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District, No. 3:25-cv-02150 (N.D. Cal. June 1, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $315 to $360 for attorneys); Garretson Resolution Group, Inc. v. Bolla, No. 4:25-cv-02836 (N.D. Cal. June 1, 2026) (approving hourly rates of $1,225 for a partner; $1,025 for another timekeeper; $495 for an associate).
Rulings
Rates turn on experience, practice area, and the work done. Use these as a starting point and cite the rulings, not this page, in a fee petition.
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Oct 16, 2026 · Consumer protection
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney 20 years $595 $595 Attorney 20 years $635 $635 Associate 20 years $650 $650 The court's words
Plaintiffs request hourly rates of $595 and $635 for attorneys Cindy Claxton and Ainat Klewe, respectively. ... The Court finds the rates sought by Cindy Claxton and Ainat Klewe to be reasonable given that both have been practicing law for twenty years or more.
Plaintiffs request hourly rates of $595 and $635 for attorneys Cindy Claxton and Ainat Klewe, respectively. ... The Court finds the rates sought by Cindy Claxton and Ainat Klewe to be reasonable given that both have been practicing law for twenty years or more.
Plaintiffs request an hourly rate of $650 for Ms. Baker, which the Court will approve based on twenty-plus years of legal experience.
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Innovative Sports Management, Inc. v. Lizcano et al
Oct 15, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $750 $750 Attorney $375 $375 Attorney $325 $325 The court's words
13.45 hours of work at an hourly rate of $750 by attorney Thomas P. Riley, totaling $10,087.50
6 hours of travel time for attorney Thomas P. Riley at an hourly rate of $375, totaling $2,250
13 hours at an hourly rate of $325 by an unidentified research attorney, totaling $4,225
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Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria v. Burgum et al
Sep 14, 2026 · Environmental
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate 3 years $575 $575 Associate 5 years $625 $625 Associate 3 years $630 $630 The court's words
Henderson, who has three years of experience and charged an hourly rate of $575
Van Keulen, who has five years of experience and charged an hourly rate of $625
Davenport, who has three years of experience and charged an hourly rate of $575 in 2024 and $630 in 2025
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Innovative Sports Management, Inc. v. Martinez Polanias
Aug 25, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $750 $750 The court's words
The Court finds Mr. Riley’s hourly rate of $750 to be reasonable. Mr. Riley has been practicing law for thirty years.
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Woo v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Inc
Aug 19, 2026 · ERISA benefits
Role Experience Requested Approved Of counsel $650 $550 Of counsel $650 $550 Associate $450 $350 The court's words
Malone’s hourly rate is reduced from $650 to $550
Milder’s hourly rate is reduced from $650 to $550
Engel Ojeda’s hourly rate is reduced from $450 to $350.
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Jefferies Funding LLC v. Dasagroup Holdings Corp. et al
Aug 5, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Associate 6 years $796 $796 Associate 7 years $764 $764 Partner $936 $936 The court's words
Ms. McNeill’s rate is $796 per hour. [Dkt. 218-1 (Durham Reply Decl.) at ¶ 12]. Although she is one year senior, Ms. Durham’s hourly rate is $764 per hour.
Although she is one year senior, Ms. Durham’s hourly rate is $764 per hour. Id. The rate of Mr. Silivos is $936 per hour.
The rate of Mr. Silivos is $936 per hour. Id. Plaintiff’s counsel avers that these rates are representative of those customarily charged in the San Francisco and New York markets.
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Jul 21, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $525 Attorney $575 The court's words
I anticipate spending another six hours reviewing any opposition to this application, preparing for the hearing, attending, at my hourly rate of $525 and $575.
I anticipate spending another six hours reviewing any opposition to this application, preparing for the hearing, attending, at my hourly rate of $525 and $575.
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Jul 13, 2026 · ERISA benefits
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $305 $305 Attorney $285 $285 Paralegal $175 $175 Paralegal $185 $185 The court's words
Operating Engineers requests an hourly rate of $305 in 2023, $325 in 2024, $375 in 2025, and $400 in 2026, for Matthew P. Minser.
Operating Engineers requests an hourly rate of $285 in 2023, $300 in 2024, $350 from January 1, 2025 – July 1, 2025, $375 from August 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025, and $400 in 2026, for Luz E. Mendoza.
Operating Engineers requests an hourly rate of $175 in 2023, and $185 in 2024, for Alicia Wood.
Operating Engineers requests an hourly rate of $185 in 2024, $205 in 2025, and $225 in 2026, for Alicia Swarnicki.
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Jun 16, 2026 · Disability access
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $375 $375 The court's words
Plaintiff's counsel's requested rate of $375 per hour is reasonable and consistent with rates approved for attorneys of comparable skill and experience in this District.
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Innovative Sports Management Inc v. Sanchez et al
Jun 8, 2026 · Other · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $750 $750 Attorney $325 $325 The court's words
13 hours of work at an hourly rate of $750 by attorney Thomas P. Riley, totaling $10,275
5.5 hours at an hourly rate of $325 by an unidentified research attorney, totaling $1,787.50
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Radus Tek Services, Inc. v. IDC Technologies et al
Jun 2, 2026 · Commercial
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $350 $350 The court's words
Counsel for Radus Tek has declared under penalty of perjury that he expended 78.0 hours of work at a rate of $350 per hour, resulting in a $27,300.00 lodestar.
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Gregoire v. Board of Trustees of San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District
Jun 1, 2026 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $360 $360 Attorney $315 $315 The court's words
Mr. Tran’s hourly rate is $360, and Ms. Heslop’s hourly rate is $315. Id. ¶ 34. Mr. Tran spent 3.5 hours on the instant motion, while Ms. Heslop spent an additional 3.5 hours on the motion, leading to a total fee of $2,362.50.
Mr. Tran’s hourly rate is $360, and Ms. Heslop’s hourly rate is $315. Id. ¶ 34. Mr. Tran spent 3.5 hours on the instant motion, while Ms. Heslop spent an additional 3.5 hours on the motion, leading to a total fee of $2,362.50.
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Garretson Resolution Group, Inc. v. Bolla et al
Jun 1, 2026 · Other
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $1,225 $1,225 other $1,025 $1,025 Associate $495 $495 The court's words
GRG’s counsels’ rates are: $1225 for a partner; $1,025 for a principal; $695-875 for senior associates; $495 for a junior associate; and $390-535 for paralegals.
GRG’s counsels’ rates are: $1225 for a partner; $1,025 for a principal; $695-875 for senior associates; $495 for a junior associate; and $390-535 for paralegals.
GRG’s counsels’ rates are: $1225 for a partner; $1,025 for a principal; $695-875 for senior associates; $495 for a junior associate; and $390-535 for paralegals.
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May 19, 2026 · Employment
Role Experience Requested Approved Partner $955 $955 Partner $995 $995 The court's words
Jabil seeks reimbursement of fees at hourly rates of $955 for Ms. Owen (a partner with more than 10 years of experience in employment matters)
and $995 for Mr. Wright (a partner with more than 15 years of experience in employment matters).
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Johnson v. City of Santa Rosa et al
May 7, 2026 · Civil rights · Fee cut details
Role Experience Requested Approved Attorney $825 $440 Attorney $850 $465 The court's words
the Court fixes the reasonable hourly rates for Mr. Goff and Mr. Cajina at $440 and $465 respectively.
the Court fixes the reasonable hourly rates for Mr. Goff and Mr. Cajina at $440 and $465 respectively.
Earlier rulings
| Case | Date | Approved rates |
|---|---|---|
| Stellantis Financial Services, Inc. v. Winding | May 4, 2026 | Partner $470, other $192 |
| Abittan et al v. Hansen Law Firm, P.C. et al | May 4, 2026 | Attorney $315, Attorney $315, Attorney $260, Attorney $315 |
| Jones v. Reed's, Inc. | Apr 29, 2026 | Attorney $925 |
| The Board of Trustees, in their capacities as Trustees of the Laborers Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California et al v. Acumen Construction Management, Inc. | Apr 29, 2026 | Attorney $300, Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Albino Bustamante et al v. Noem et al | Apr 24, 2026 | Attorney $252, Attorney $258 |
| Velazquez v. Kijakazi | Apr 22, 2026 | Attorney $235, Attorney $245, Attorney $252, Attorney $258, Attorney $258 |
| California Coalition for Women Prisoners et al v. United States of America Federal Bureau of Prisons et al | Apr 9, 2026 | Attorney $252 |
| Good Night Investments, LLC v. Kozlowski | Apr 9, 2026 | Attorney $400, Paralegal $175 |
| Koji IP, LLC v. Renesas Electronics America, Inc. | Mar 20, 2026 | Partner $575, Partner $575, Partner $525, Paralegal $230 |
| Ducky Ltd. v. Iviliia Millionic IT Sp. z o.o. | Mar 20, 2026 | Partner $695, Associate $440, Paralegal $225 |
| Goldberg v. TeachBK, Inc. et al | Mar 16, 2026 | Attorney $395, Attorney $450 |
| Roth v. FCA US LLC | Mar 4, 2026 | Attorney $345, Attorney $650 |
| Food & Water Watch, Inc. et al v. Environmental Protection Agency et al | Jan 5, 2026 | Associate $530, Associate $537, Associate $641, Associate $644, Associate $646, Partner $1,033 |
| Curran et al v. Oakland | Dec 4, 2025 | Partner $1,275, Partner $1,125, Associate $850, Associate $750, Associate $650, Paralegal $475, Paralegal $375, Partner $1,350, Attorney $1,150, Associate $850, Associate $750, Attorney $500, Attorney $1,075, Attorney $1,005, Attorney $565, Attorney $425, Paralegal $280, Paralegal $280 |
| Maslic et al v. ISM Vuzem d.o.o. et al | Nov 6, 2025 | Attorney $400, Paralegal $75 |
| Ecological Rights Foundation v. United States Army Corps of Engineers et al | Oct 29, 2025 | Attorney $995, Attorney $1,065, Of counsel $800, Of counsel $860, Of counsel $285, Of counsel $305 |
| Alameda Electric Distributors, Inc.. v. Ameresco, Inc. et al | Oct 10, 2025 | Attorney $475 |
| Innovative Sports Management, Inc. v. Lizcano Reyes | Oct 7, 2025 | Attorney $675, Attorney $325 |
| Pacific Steel Group v. Commercial Metals Company et al | Sep 29, 2025 | Partner $2,169, Of counsel $735, Associate $1,278, Attorney $325, Paralegal $710, other $285 |
| Shellmound-Christie Corp., a corporation v. CA/SCC 5850 LS JV, LLC, a limited liability company et al | Aug 27, 2025 | Partner $400 |
| Goorin Bros., Inc. v. GoldStarHat LLC | Aug 26, 2025 | Attorney $595, Associate $595, Paralegal $195 |
| Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Edgecombe Crane LLC | Jul 28, 2025 | Paralegal $175, Paralegal $205, Associate $375, Partner $305, Partner $375 |
| Solano-Napa Counties Electrical Workers Health & Welfare Trust et al v. Brambila & Kelley Inc. | Jun 27, 2025 | Associate $225 |
| Farella Braun + Martel LLP v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Silicon Valley Bank | Jun 24, 2025 | Partner $1,095, Associate $820 |
| Good Times Restaurants, LLC v. Shindig Hospitality Group, LLC | Jun 10, 2025 | Attorney $436, Attorney $449 |
| Farella Braun + Martel LLP v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for Silicon Valley Bank | Jun 9, 2025 | Partner $1,095, Associate $820 |
| Farella Braun + Martel LLP v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation as Receiver for First Republic Bank | Jun 9, 2025 | Partner $1,095, Associate $820 |
| Lee v. RebelsMarket, Inc. | Jun 3, 2025 | Partner $895, Associate $500 |
| District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Herron Painting Co., et al | May 29, 2025 | Attorney $285, Attorney $325, Associate $300, Paralegal $165, Paralegal $185 |
| District Council 16 Northern California Health and Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Herron Painting Co., et al | May 29, 2025 | Attorney $285, Attorney $325, Associate $300, Paralegal $165, Paralegal $185 |
| Quicklogic Corporation v. Konda Technologies, Inc. et al | May 27, 2025 | Associate $835, Associate $574, Associate $608, Associate $463, Paralegal $349 |
| Sacramento Area Electrical Workers Health and Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Sierra Range Electric, Inc. et al | May 21, 2025 | Attorney $350, Associate $225 |
| Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund For Northern California et al v. Makoni Construction Inc. et al | May 20, 2025 | Attorney $327, Paralegal $186 |
| Aberin et al v. American Honda Motor Company, Inc. | May 9, 2025 | Attorney $1,275, Paralegal $295, Paralegal $295, Attorney $950, Attorney $975 |
| Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Mercoza et al | May 7, 2025 | Attorney $325, Attorney $375, Paralegal $185, Paralegal $205 |
| US Right to Know v. United States Department of Defense, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences | Mar 19, 2025 | Attorney $878, Attorney $777, Paralegal $239 |
| Hernandez v. KN Petroleum, LLC et al | Mar 6, 2025 | Attorney $475, Paralegal $195 |
| Clements v. Ivory et al | Feb 18, 2025 | |
| Facebook, Inc. et al v. OnLineNic Inc et al | Feb 14, 2025 | Partner $591, Partner $727, Attorney $365, Attorney $468 |
| Board of Trustees of the Western States Insulators and Allied Individual Account Plan et al v. A1 INSULATION MECHANICAL, L.L.C. | Feb 11, 2025 | Attorney $650, Attorney $500, Attorney $400, Paralegal $225 |
| Zaharin v. FCA Corp. | Feb 10, 2025 | Attorney $350, Attorney $595 |
| Montera v. Premier Nutrition Corporation | Feb 3, 2025 | Attorney $810 |
| National Council of The United States, Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Inc. v. The Del Norte Council of the Society of St. Vincent De Paul | Jan 31, 2025 | Paralegal $270, Partner $650 |
| Tangle, Inc. v. Boxgear International, LLC. | Jan 30, 2025 | Attorney $760, Attorney $470 |
| KJ-Park, LLC v. Match Group, LLC et al | Jan 30, 2025 | Attorney $670, Attorney $540, Associate $505, Paralegal $395, Paralegal $330, Paralegal $385, Paralegal $350 |
| Pacheco v. Home Depot U.S.A., Inc. et al | Jan 28, 2025 | Attorney $450 |
| Marc Cohodes v. United States Department of Justice | Jan 24, 2025 | Partner $750, Partner $800, Associate $735, Associate $540, Associate $685, Associate $610, Paralegal $325 |
| Viavi Solutions Inc. v. Platinum Optics Technology Inc. | Dec 12, 2024 | Partner $930, Partner $855, Partner $825, Of counsel $605, Of counsel $728, Associate $491, Associate $518, Associate $491, other $135, Paralegal $351, Paralegal $347, Paralegal $369, Paralegal $535, Associate $486, Associate $495, Associate $639, Associate $536 |
| Erickson Productions Inc et al v. Kraig R Kast | Dec 6, 2024 | Partner $650, Partner $450, Paralegal $120 |
| Faizi v. Temori et al | Nov 25, 2024 | Attorney $250, Paralegal $185 |
| Downes v. Unum Life Insurance Company of America | Nov 22, 2024 | Attorney $900 |
| Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation v. Rothenberg | Nov 20, 2024 | Partner $829, Partner $845, Associate $720, Associate $555 |
| McGrath v. Doordash, Inc. | Oct 11, 2024 | Attorney $725 |
| FBC Mortgage, LLC v. Broker Solutions, Inc et al | Oct 9, 2024 | Partner $975, Associate $535, Associate $405 |
| Prakash Jones et al v. Morris + D'Angelo et al | Oct 4, 2024 | Attorney $650 |
| San Francisco Baykeeper v. Sunnyvale et al | Sep 17, 2024 | Attorney $855, Attorney $795, Associate $350, Paralegal $300, Paralegal $250, Attorney $975, Attorney $750, Associate $350, Attorney $775, Attorney $675 |
| W.G. Barr Management, LLC v. ContekPro LLC | Aug 15, 2024 | Attorney $450, Attorney $450, Paralegal $225, Attorney $525 |
| Moonbug Entertainment Limited et al v. Babybus (Fujian) Network Technology Co., Ltd | Aug 6, 2024 | other $500 |
| Operating Engineers' Health and Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California et al v. Mark J. Hansen | Jul 26, 2024 | Attorney $230, Attorney $250, Attorney $230, Attorney $230, Attorney $230, Paralegal $135 |
| Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund et al v. Pacific Coast Iron, Inc. et al | Jul 15, 2024 | Attorney $305, Attorney $325, Paralegal $175, Paralegal $185, Paralegal $185 |
| Sepulveda v. Perez et al | Jul 9, 2024 | Attorney $350 |
| Sepulveda v. Gaber et al | Jul 1, 2024 | Attorney $375 |
| Yarovoy v. Tesla Motors, Inc. | May 22, 2024 | Attorney $625, Attorney $675, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $125 |
| Gatchalian v. Atlantic Recovery Solutions, LLC et al | May 9, 2024 | Attorney $750, Attorney $650, Attorney $550 |
| Williams v. La Perla North America, Inc. | May 3, 2024 | Partner $900, Partner $960, Associate $575 |
| Columbus Life Insurance Company v. Yee et al | Apr 24, 2024 | Partner $573, Partner $405, Associate $384, Paralegal $273 |
| Yarovoy v. Tesla Motors, Inc. | Apr 23, 2024 | Attorney $625, Attorney $675, Paralegal $100, Paralegal $125 |
| Silicon Genesis Corporation v. EV Group E.Thallner GmbH | Apr 15, 2024 | Attorney $1,000, Attorney $300 |
| Sepulveda v. Taqueria y Carniceria Martinez LLC et al | Mar 22, 2024 | Attorney $350 |
| Dytch v. Wawa Thai Food LLC et al | Mar 20, 2024 | Attorney $475, Paralegal $195, Paralegal $175 |
| Securian Life Insurance Company v. Gillis et al | Mar 20, 2024 | Partner $371, Associate $302 |
| Laborers Health & Welfare Trust Fund for Northern California et al v. Four M's Construction & Backhoe, Inc. | Feb 23, 2024 | Attorney $105, Attorney $350, Paralegal $150 |
| Operating Engineers Health And Welfare Trust Fund For Northern California et al v. Williams Tree Service, Inc. et al | Feb 23, 2024 | Attorney $305, Attorney $230, Attorney $245, Attorney $285, Attorney $145, Paralegal $175 |
| Garcia v. Commissioner of Social Security | Feb 21, 2024 | Attorney $235, Attorney $243, Paralegal $130 |
FAQ
What hourly rate does the N.D. California approve for partners?
A median of $829 an hour across 33 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $591 to $1,033.
What hourly rate does the N.D. California approve for of counsels?
A median of $605 an hour across 9 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024.
What hourly rate does the N.D. California approve for associates?
A median of $601 an hour across 48 approved rates in fee rulings since October 20, 2024, with the middle half from $495 to $724.
How often does the N.D. California cut a requested hourly rate?
For 12 of 202 timekeepers (6%) in recent fee rulings, by a median 34% when it did.
How do I prove a reasonable hourly rate in the N.D. California?
With evidence beyond your own declaration, usually recent awards in the same district for lawyers of similar experience. The rulings on this page can be cited directly; use the citation block to copy them.
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