Third Appellate District

News and Announcements

May 4, 2026

Webinar: Appellate Appointed Counsel Recruitment

An informational session, hosted by the five California appellate projects, is being held for anyone interested in learning more about representing clients in court-appointed criminal, juvenile (delinquency & dependency), and civil commitment appeals on May 21, 2026. 

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Appellate Resources

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Learn more about the appeals process and find information relevant to those representing themselves
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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.

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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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