From trial transcripts to Supreme Court briefs—prepare court-compliant appendices and record excerpts efficiently.
Stamp and organize appellate exhibits: record excerpts, appendices, joint appendix materials for state and federal appeals. Auto-numbered per court rules.
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Joint appendix deadline is in 2 weeks
Must include exhibits from both sides
Court rules require specific formatting
Opposing counsel disputes page numbering
ExhibitPrep helps appellate teams create organized appendices from voluminous trial records.
Case Types We Handle
Federal Circuit Appeals
- Record excerpts
- Joint appendix
- Deferred appendix materials
- Supplemental materials
Typical volume: 200-500+ pages
State Court Appeals
- Clerk's transcript
- Reporter's transcript excerpts
- Exhibits index
- Record on appeal
Typical volume: 100-400 pages
Supreme Court Petitions
- Appendix to petition
- Joint appendix
- Lodged materials
- Amicus materials
Typical volume: 300-600+ pages
Administrative Appeals
- Agency record
- Administrative exhibits
- Hearing transcripts
- Decision documents
Typical volume: 150-400 pages
Your Workflow: 4 Simple Steps
Upload Record Materials
Import relevant portions of the record from below.
Pro tip: Start with the documents cited in your brief—these must be in the appendix.
Organize by Brief Citation
Arrange materials in the order they appear in your brief or as required by court rules.
Pro tip: FRAP 30 requires chronological order unless otherwise directed.
Apply Appendix Pagination
Add consistent page numbering across all appendix materials.
Pro tip: Use "App." or "JA" prefix to distinguish from trial record page numbers.
Export Court-Ready Appendix
Download with table of contents for filing.
Pro tip: Include document descriptions that match your brief citations exactly.
Your exhibits, ready in minutes.
Documents We Handle
Trial Transcripts
Relevant testimony excerpts with proper citations
Trial Exhibits
Key exhibits from below with original numbering preserved
Pleadings
Complaints, answers, motions, and court orders
Decisions
Trial court orders, judgments, and memoranda
What Appeals Exhibit Prep Actually Costs
| Approach | Software Cost | Time per Case | Labor Cost* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Preparation | — | 4-6 hours | $300-450 |
| Adobe Acrobat Pro | $240/year | 2-3 hours | $150-225 |
| ExhibitPrep | $14.99 day pass | 25 minutes | $31 |
Save $300+ on every case.
More time for case strategy, less time on document formatting.
Professional Exhibit Organization Matters
Judges, arbitrators, and opposing counsel notice when exhibits are well-organized. It signals thorough case preparation and makes your evidence easier to follow during proceedings.
- Clear organization demonstrates case preparedness
- Easy navigation helps decision-makers find key evidence
- Professional presentation supports credibility
100% Local Processing
ExhibitPrep processes all documents locally in your browser. Your appeals case files never leave your computer or get uploaded to any external server.
- Privileged documents stay on your device
- Client confidentiality maintained
- No data retention or cloud storage
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Questions About Appellate Practice Exhibits
How do I organize a joint appendix under Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 30?
A joint appendix must include all materials cited in both appellant and appellee briefs, organized chronologically unless the court directs otherwise per FRAP 30(d). Include: (1) relevant docket entries, (2) pleadings and motions cited, (3) trial court orders and judgments, (4) transcript excerpts cited, and (5) trial exhibits referenced. Most circuits require joint appendices within 14 days after appellant's brief per FRAP 30(a). ExhibitPrep's combined PDF with hyperlinked table of contents meets circuit requirements, typically producing joint appendices of 200-500 pages.
Can appellate counsel preserve original trial exhibit numbers while adding appendix pagination?
Yes. Include original trial exhibit numbers in the exhibit description field (e.g., "Trial Exhibit P-47, Contract dated March 15, 2023") while applying new appendix pagination (JA-1, JA-2, JA-3). This dual-reference system allows attorneys to cite "Tr. Ex. P-47 (JA-125)" in briefs, creating clear cross-references between the 10,000-page trial record and the 300-page appellate appendix. Most appellate courts require this cross-referencing per local rules.
What is the difference between excerpt of record and full record on appeal?
Excerpt of record includes only materials cited in briefs (typically 100-400 pages selected from the full trial record), meeting Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 30(f) requirements for cost-effective appeals. Full record designation includes the entire trial record (often 5,000-10,000 pages) and is rarely required except in criminal appeals or when ordered by the court. ExhibitPrep handles both: upload selected excerpts for standard appeals or process complete records with consistent appendix pagination when full designation is necessary.
Does ExhibitPrep support state appellate court record formats and requirements?
Yes. State appellate record requirements vary significantly: California requires clerk's transcripts with continuous pagination per CRC 8.144, New York uses records on appeal organized by exhibit type per CPLR 5526, Texas appendices follow TRAP 34.5 chronological organization, and Florida requires indexes of record per Fla. R. App. P. 9.200. ExhibitPrep's flexible stamping accommodates these state-specific formats, allowing appellate counsel to create compliant records for 50+ state appellate court systems.
How do appellate teams handle deferred appendix materials filed after the initial brief?
Deferred appendices supplement the initial record with materials filed during appeal (e.g., supplemental expert reports, post-judgment orders) per Federal Rule of Appellate Procedure 30(c). Create separate appendix sets for each filing: initial joint appendix (JA-1 through JA-300), first supplemental appendix (SA1-1 through SA1-50), second supplemental appendix (SA2-1 through SA2-75). Continuous numbering prevents pagination conflicts and maintains clear citation references across multiple appendix volumes spanning 6-12 month appeals.
Can appellate counsel include trial transcript excerpts with line-specific citations in appendices?
Yes. Upload trial transcript PDFs and apply appendix pagination (App. 1, App. 2, App. 3) while preserving original transcript page and line numbers. Include full citation format in descriptions: "Trial Transcript Vol. 3, pg. 145:10-146:5 (App. 52-53)". This dual citation allows brief writers to reference specific testimony lines while directing courts to the correct appendix pages. Federal appellate briefs must include appendix citations per FRAP 28(e), making accurate cross-referencing essential.
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