Second Appellate District

News and Announcements

November 10, 2025

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, Division Eight (Los Angeles). California Courts Newsroom

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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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