Second Appellate District

News and Announcements

June 13, 2025

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.

Court operations proceed as scheduled. All hearings and proceedings continue as planned, filing deadlines remain in effect, and public access to court services is maintained.

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Justices

Find information about the current Justices of the Second Appellate District, as well as historical bios.

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    About the 2nd District

    Learn about the 2nd District's history, location, hours and how to contact Court staff.

    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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