Where to File Your Appeal

The chart below can help you determine what type of matter you are appealing, where to file your notice of appeal and the appellate court (or reviewing court) who will hear your appeal.

For additional information on the type of matter you are appealing, click on the corresponding links in the chart below.

Type of Matter Being Appealed Where Do I File My Appeal? Reviewing Court
(also known as Appellate Court)

   Parking Ticket

Issuing Agencies

Superior Court

  Traffic Citation (Infractions)

Appeals Locations

Superior Court Appellate Division

  Small Claims 

Small Claims Court Locations

Superior Court Civil Division

  Unlawful Detainer  (Landlord/Tenant)

Appeals Locations

Superior Court Appellate Division

  Civil - Limited Jurisdiction ($25,000 or less)

Appeals Locations

Superior Court Appellate Division

  Civil - Unlimited Jurisdiction (more than $25,000)

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4th Distict Court of Appeal

  Family

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4th Distict Court of Appeal

  Probate

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4th Distict Court of Appeal

  Juvenile Delinquency or Dependency

Juvenile court locations

4th District Court of Appeal

Criminal - Misdemeanor

Appeals Locations

Superior Court Appellate Division

  Criminal - Felony

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4th District Court of Appeal

  Mental Health

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4th District Court of Appeal

  Death Penalty

Supreme Court of California

Supreme Court of California