Criteria for Placement on a Court of Appeal Indigent Defense Panel

California's appellate court system appoints attorneys to represent indigent clients. To be placed on the panel, applicants must have sufficient experience, knowledge, and skill to perform the necessary tasks. They must also demonstrate a commitment to high quality representation of indigent appellants and be willing to cooperate with the administrator. The administrator may consider the applicant's legal education, academic performance, previous employment, and references when evaluating them.