In the event that the tenant(s) do file an Answer to the eviction complaint, this happens in less than 25% of our cases, we will draft and file the Request/Counter Request for Court Trial. The trial should then take place within approximately 20 days. There is no law that states you must hire an attorney to represent you at court trial, unless the a corporation, LLC or Trust is named as the Plaintiff. You may represent yourself, but in the event you wish to be represented by a California Eviction Network-Attorney we will appoint one to you for a flat-fee of $350-$550 for one court hearing. Most court trials conclude in one hearing. One of the landlords or an agent of the landlord must appear at trial to take the witness stand. If you win, we will have drafted for you the Court’s Judgment for Possession.
