4th District Court of Appeal

Latest News

September 26, 2016
Due to a flood, the Civil Appellate Self-Help Clinic in Santa Ana (Division 3) will not be held this Wednesday September 28.  We expect full resumption of the clinic on Wednesday, October 12, 2016.  We thank you for your patience.

September 26, 2016
Effective September 26, 2016 each of the divisions within the Fourth District Court of Appeal have successfully implemented Electronic Filing pursuant to Local Rule 5.

September 9, 2016
The Fourth District Court of Appeal is mourning the loss of Associate Justice Alex C. McDonald who passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 8, 2016.  Justice McDonald served on the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, for 21 years.  News Release.

July 29, 2016
Division One of the Fourth District Court of Appeal has updated The California Court of Appeal Step by Step, Civil Appellate Practices and Procedures for the Self-Represented in the Fourth Appellate District Division One and the Basic Appellate Procedures brochure to reflect mandatory electronic filing.

April 7, 2016
Pursuant to Local Rule 5(2)(e)(3) - Any party who orders a reporter’s transcript of the proceeding pursuant to California Rules of Court, rule 8.130, must also request a copy of the transcript in electronic format, as provided in California Rules of Court, rule 8.130(f)(4), and must submit an electronic copy to the court. For assistance preparing electronic transcripts, see the Guidelines for E-Reporter Transcripts.

Case Information

The California Appellate Courts Case Information System provides case information for California Supreme Court and Court of Appeal cases. Case information is updated once an hour throughout the business day.

• 4th Appellate District Division 1 (Case number begins with D)
• 4th Appellate District Division 2 (Case number begins with E)
• 4th Appellate District Division 3 (Case number begins with G)

About Us

The 4th District is unique in that it is divided into three geographical divisions.

• Division One is located in San Diego and has jurisdiction over matters from Imperial and San Diego Counties.
• Division Two is located in Riverside and has jurisdiction over matters from Inyo, Riverside, and San Bernardino Counties.
• Division Three is located in Santa Ana and has jurisdiction over matters from Orange County

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