Second Appellate District

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November 19, 2025

Court Closure Announcement

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 off documents.

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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.

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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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