First Appellate District

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May 6, 2025

CLA's Litigation Section Webinar - "Navigating Appellate E-Filing: From Errors to Excellence"

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 learn to master the complexities of electronic filing and provide you with valuable tips and solutions to streamline your appellate e-filing process.

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Justices

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    Self Help Guide to the Courts of Appeal

    For those seeking to understand how the appellate process works, view the short video or connect with additional resources on the Courts of Appeal Self-Help website.  The site may help anyone who is involved in an appeal, especially those without a lawyer who are representing themselves. 

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