News & Announcements

The Second District Court of Appeal, Los Angeles location, will be closed on November 3, 2025, due to the Dodgers World Series Victory parade.

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The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, announces the retirement of Associate Justice Judith Ashmann-Gerst, effective September 30, 2025.

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Division Eight of the California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for an appellate attorney.  

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold virtual public hearings at the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, beginning at 1:00 p.m.

While protests are occurring in portions of downtown Los Angeles, our offices at the Ronald Reagan State Building continue normal operations. Building access and security are unaffected.

The Second District Court of Appeal announces the retirement of Associate Justice Elizabeth A. Grimes from Division Eight, effective May 31, 2025. Justice Grimes has served with distinction on the appellate court since her confir ...

Join us on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., for the MCLE program, “Navigating Appellate E-Filing: From Errors to Excellence.” This 1.5-hour seminar will help you le ...

The Second District Court of Appeal is pleased to announce that oral argument webcasts for Los Angeles divisions will now be archived and available for public access. This enhancement to our digital services reflects our ongoing ...

On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., the California Judicial Mentor Program (Appellate) will host a virtual webinar titled “A Day in the Life of an Appellate Court Justice,” moderated by Presiding J ...

The Appellate Self-Help Section on the Court Programs web page features a link to the updated primer on appellate practice before the Second District Court of Appeal. This resource is designed for individuals who are ...

It is with deep appreciation for his distinguished service that the Court announces the retirement of Presiding Justice Brian S. Currey of Division Four of the Second District Court of Appeal. Today, February 28, 2025, marks Just ...

On November 25, 2024, the Commission on Judicial Appointments unanimously confirmed the nominations of Justice Brian M. Hoffstadt as the Presiding Justice of Division Five, Judge Michelle C. Kim as an Asso ...

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold virtual public hearings at the Ronald Reagan State Building in Los Angeles on Monday, November 25, 2024, starting at 2:00 p.m.

Counsel interested in becoming a panel attorney for the California Appellate Project, please join this virtual webinar on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at noon. Second District ...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience” (ACE), for