Third Appellate District

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November 21, 2025

The Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, is seeking a qualified service provider or entity with expertise in training mediators to conduct fundamental appellate mediation training sessions for no more than 24 applicants to the Court’s mediation panel.  The training must include segments on the appellate process, standards of review, and reversal rates on appeal, as well as role-playing exercises based on hypothetical appeals.  For more information, view the compl

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Justices

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

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About the Court

Learn about the Court'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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