Appellate LAW
In both civil and criminal cases, an appeal is the process in which a party who is dissatisfied with the outcome of a case in a lower court can petition a higher court to review the case.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is to aid your general understanding of general law issues and terms. This information does not constitute legal advice and should not be depended upon for that purpose. Laws are constantly changing and may at any time render the information found here invalid, so you will want to do further research on your own. For legal advice, consult an attorney. If you need a referral to an attorney, contact the SDCBA’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service at www.sdcba.org/ineedalawyer. Updated 3/27/2018 |
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Latest News from the SDCBA Appellate Law Section
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Court of Appeal Courthouse Tour
By Shay Dinata Hanson
On July 30, 2015, thirty lucky participants, including me, were treated to a behind-the-scenes tour of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, located in downtown San Diego at Symphony Towers. -
The State of the Appellate Courts: A Joint Address
Featuring: Hon. Judith D. McConnell & Hon. M. Margaret McKeown
By Shay Dinata Hanson
On March 24, 2015, the Appellate Practice Section of the San Diego County Bar Association hosted its second program of the year: The State of the Appellate Courts -
How to Settle an Appeal for Your Client
By Shay Dinata-Hanson, Appellate Practice Section, Programs Chair
On February 4, the Appellate Practice Section presented its first program of 2015, entitled, “How to Settle an Appeal for Your Client.”