An electrostatic chuck table for holding a workpiece includes: a plate-shaped base transmittable with respect to a laser beam having a predetermined wavelength allowing the laser beam to be transmitted through the workpiece, the plate-shaped base having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface; an electrostatic attraction electrode assembly transmittable with respect to the laser beam having the predetermined wavelength, the electrostatic attraction electrode assembly being formed on the first surface of the base; and a resin layer transmittable with respect to the laser beam having the predetermined wavelength, the resin layer covering the electrode assembly and providing a holding surface for holding the workpiece thereon. The electrostatic chuck table is used in forming a modified layer within the workpiece held on the holding surface with the laser beam that is applied to the workpiece from the side of the second surface of the base.