Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks	$ 22,426	$ 21,756
Interest bearing due from banks	20,810	23,312
Total cash and cash equivalents	43,236	45,068
Securities available-for-sale, at fair value	218,495	197,354
Securities held-to-maturity, at amortized cost	34,843	31,483
Portfolio loans	617,733	664,363
Allowance for loan and lease losses	(13,133)	(11,103)
Net loans	604,600	653,260
Bank premises and equipment, net	10,275	9,736
Goodwill and other intangibles	39	55
Other real estate owned	1,360	3,061
Other assets	43,764	39,407
TOTAL ASSETS	956,612	979,424
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Demand - noninterest bearing	113,615	117,474
Demand - interest bearing	243,087	239,592
Savings accounts	93,791	89,364
Certificates of deposit	244,408	254,622
Total deposits	694,901	701,052
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase	1,758	13,095
Federal Home Loan Bank borrowings	125,000	125,000
Junior subordinated debentures	15,465	15,465
Other liabilities	12,618	14,491
Total Liabilities	849,742	869,103
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENICES (NOTE 11)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, no par value, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 16,991,495 issued; 14,989,832 outstanding as of June 30, 2013 and 15,972,005 outstanding on December 31, 2012	33,947	38,871
Retained earnings	53,299	50,261
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income , net of tax	(307)	1,258
Total Equity - Bank of Commerce Holdings	106,870	110,321
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	956,612	979,424
Series B Preferred stock
Stockholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, no par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized: Series B (liquidation preference $1,000 per share) issued and outstanding: 20,000 in 2013 and 20,000 in 2012	$ 19,931	$ 19,931