News & Announcements

The Clerk’s Office window will be closed on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM PST to 2:00 PM PST.

A drop box on the 2nd floor, next to the Clerk’s Office at 300 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, will be available for the public to drop o ...

The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public, in-person hearing on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. in San Francisco, to consider the appointment of Matthew Scherb as Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Divi ...

If you're considering using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with your court case, please visit our "Using AI?" page to help you use these tools safely and effectively.

Generative AI is a tool that can help you write or explain things, but it can mak ...

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

Justice Ashmann-Gerst has served with distinction on the Court of Appeal since her appoint ...

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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.  

This attorney will serve in a justice’s chambers and work collaboratively ...

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. to consider the court appointments by Governor Gavin Newsom of:

Justi ...

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 proc ...

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 confirmation in April 2010. ...

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 y ...

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 commitment to transpa ...

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 Justice Teri L. Jackson of the First District C ...

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 not familiar with appellate proce ...

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 Justice Currey's last day ...

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 Associate Justice of Division One, and Judge Anne ...

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. to consider the court appointments by Governor Gavin Newsom of:

Jus ...

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 Court of Appeal's Administrative Presiding Justice Lui and Thir ...