News & Announcements

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:

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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 ...

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, Division One, will host its educational outreach program, “Appellate Court Experience” (ACE), for King Drew Medical Magnet High School students from 9:30 a.m. to 11: ...

The Second District Court of Appeal announces the retirement of Associate Justice Luis A. Lavin, effective September 16, 2024. Justice Lavin has served on the Court of Appeal since his appointment to Division Three in 2015, authoring hundreds of opin ...

The Second District Court of Appeal announces the confirmation of Justice Gonzalo Martinez as Presiding Justice and Judge Natalie P. Stone as Associate Justice of Division Seven.  Read more on the California Courts Newsroom: Commission Conf ...

The Second District Court of Appeal is seeking attorneys to represent inmates in death penalty-related habeas corpus proceedings. View for more information regarding applying for an appointment.For a list of Statewide Habeas Attorneys visit&nbsp ...

Today, the Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District issued Miscellaneous Order 2023-02. This order outlines essential protocols for courtroom attendance with the primary goal of preventing the spread of COVID-19. We highly encourage all partie ...

A new judicial mentoring program is expanding statewide to include all California Courts of Appeal to help recruit qualified and diverse future candidates to California’s appellate courts.The California Judicial Mentor Program (Appellate) seeks to de ...