Sixth Appellate District

News and Announcements

July 7, 2026
The Commission on Judicial Appointments will hold a public hearing in San Francisco on Thursday, August 06, 2026, beginning at 12:00 p.m. to consider Governor Gavin Newsom's appointment of Judge Charles F. Adams as Associate Justice of the Sixth District Court of Appeal. The hearing webcast will be streamed live on the California Courts Newsroom. Additional information about the appointment is available on the California Courts Newsroom: https://newsroom.courts.ca.gov/news/commission-consider-appointments-courts-appeal-11 ... Read full article
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Justices Bench 2024

Justices

Find information about the current Justices of the Sixth Appellate District, as well as historical bios.

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6th District Courthouse

About the Court

Learn about the Court'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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How the Judicial Council Is Transforming the Court Experience

Technology, language access, self-help services, and safe, secure, and accessible courthouses.

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