Local Counsel for Domesticating Out-of-State Subpoenas in California

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Kronenberger Rosenfeld, LLP has over 20 years of experience as a leading internet and technology law firm in San Francisco, CA. Contact our team today to domesticate a subpoena in California.

Retain a California attorney to domesticate an out of state subpoena

If litigants outside of California need to serve subpoenas on companies or individuals in California, they must comply with California law.

The Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act was created in 2007 as a model statute, adopted by California in January 2010. The California version of the model act is found at Cal. Civ. Proc. Code §2029.100, et seq., entitled the Interstate and International Depositions and Discovery Act.

How To Domesticate a Subpoena - Tech Companies in California

Often, out‑of‑state litigators handling civil, commercial, employment, IP, and internet‑related disputes will need discovery from California‑based technology providers. Typical matters include unmasking anonymous online speakers, obtaining account or usage records, securing business communications, or collecting payment and transaction data maintained on California servers.

Subpoena Domestication in California

• Issuance and service of a California‑compliant subpoena on California companies, specifically Silicon Valley and other major tech companies.
• Coordination with subpoena compliance teams at companies such as Google, Apple, Meta, X, Glassdoor, Automattic, PayPal, and LinkedIn and many others.
• Motion practice in California courts to enforce or modify subpoenas, and to respond to motions to quash or objections raised by the recipient.
• Strategic advice on scope, timing, and preservation issues unique to online platforms, cloud services, social media, hosting providers, and payment processors.

To move quickly on domesticating your subpoena in California, contact our team by phone or submit your matter through our online case submission form. Early coordination with California local counsel helps align your discovery timeline, avoid rejected subpoenas, and secure cooperation from major Silicon Valley platforms. To discuss your need to serve a subpoena on a California company, call Kronenberger Rosenfeld at 415-955-1155, ext. 120, or contact us today!