# Special Appearance — Find court coverage fast.

> Attorney appearance coverage network for court cases. (iPhone/iPad app by Special Appearance App.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-appearance/id1263674284 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Special Appearance App](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263674283)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 11 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-12-05
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-appearance/id1263674284/reviews.md

## What is Special Appearance?

Find coverage for your routine court appearances fast. Get paid for calling cases for other attorneys in courtrooms where you are already appearing.

Simply post a request in the County where you need coverage.  Other Special Appearance App users in that County will see your request and offer to cover for you.

When the Appearance is completed, the appearing Attorney updates you with the details of the Appearance and gets paid. $60 is charged to the requesting Attorney and $50 is paid to appearing Attorney.

Special Appearance was created by Criminal Defense Attorneys with over 50 years of experience. It’s a constant struggle for busy attorneys to handle multiple cases in different courtrooms. Whether you’re in trial, under the weather or delayed across town, the Special Appearance App eliminates the need for using expensive attorney appearance agencies where you’re required to book at least 24 hours in advance. Knowing you can get instant coverage for your routine appearances allows you to take cases out of your normal coverage area. 

Appearing Attorneys using the Special Appearance App are usually local, experienced counsel who have their own cases in your desired courtroom, often times they’re even your friends and colleagues. 

As an appearing attorney, you not only make extra money for simply calling cases in courtrooms you’re already in, you’re also helping your colleagues and networking with other Attorneys. Payment is made by Special Appearance App so you don’t have to follow up with the attorney for payment.

## Key features

- Find court coverage quickly
- Get paid for covering cases
- Post coverage requests
- Receive offers from other attorneys
- Streamlined payment processing
- Network with colleagues

## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/special-appearance/id1263674284/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Low pay no customer service

*2023-06-09*

It is good to know which attorneys take cases in your county but don’t want to be bothered to appear. Once you’re on the email list there is no way to get off it without coming back to the app. Customer service is nonexistent. The help email even bounces back. I feel bad for clients of attorneys who use this service.

### 5/5 — Lifesaver

*2019-12-23*

I got delayed on the road and got someone to call my case in 10 seconds !

### 5/5 — Convenient and Easy

*2018-01-11*

Our office has been using this app and it has really helped out with my hectic schedule during trial. Fantastic!

### 1/5 — Okay looking app, but nothin happens

*2018-01-10*

Customer service is non responsive to inquiries. I downloaded the app to pick up appearance work, but haven’t seen a single assignment come through. It seems like they have no customers using it. You can have the greatest app in the world, but you need attorneys to request help with appearances and you need attorneys to cover them. It seems like this app has no customers using it.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2017-12-14*

This app is so convenient and easy to use. I got paid very quickly. I would recommend this app for any attorney who has a multi county practice and is in need of coverage.

## Frequently asked questions about Special Appearance

### How does Special Appearance help attorneys?

Special Appearance allows attorneys to quickly find coverage for routine court appearances when they are unavailable. It also enables appearing attorneys to earn money by covering cases for colleagues in courtrooms they are already attending.

### What is the cost to use Special Appearance?

The app is free to download and use. Requesting attorneys are charged $60 per appearance, and appearing attorneys receive $50.

### How does payment work on Special Appearance?

Payment is processed through the Special Appearance App, eliminating the need for attorneys to follow up with each other for payment. The app handles the financial transactions between the requesting and appearing attorneys.

### Is Special Appearance suitable for all types of legal cases?

The app is designed for routine court appearances. It is created by criminal defense attorneys with extensive experience, suggesting a focus on that area, but can be used for other routine appearances.

### How does Special Appearance compare to traditional appearance agencies?

Unlike expensive agencies that require advance booking, Special Appearance offers instant coverage for routine appearances. This flexibility allows attorneys to take cases outside their usual coverage area.

### What devices does Special Appearance support?

Special Appearance is available on iPhone and iPod devices. It was last updated on August 15, 2019, with version 1.1.

### What is the age rating for Special Appearance?

Special Appearance has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It was released on December 5, 2017.

### Does Special Appearance have ads?

No, Special Appearance does not contain advertisements. The app is free to use and does not feature in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1 — 2019-08-15

Updated for iPhone X/XS/XR

### 1.0.3 — 2019-03-08

- Upgraded push notification system 
- Enabled email notifications at various steps throughout the coverage process 
- Add to Calendar Option 
- Small bug fixes

### 1.0.2 — 2019-01-24

Fixed an issue with push notifications

### 1.0.1 — 2019-01-17

Thanks for using Special Appearance! We've made some accessibility improvements in this latest update that includes the ability to add an Appearance to your Calendar, as well as the option to receive email notifications!

Enjoying the Special Appearance App? Rate us 5 stars and share your stories with the community! We value your feedback.

### 1.0 — 2017-12-05

No release notes.

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