2nd District Court of Appeal

2nd District Court of Appeal courthouses in Ventura and Los Angeles
 

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February 29, 2024

Presiding Justice Laurence D. Rubin Retires on February 29, 2024:

In 2001, former Governor Gray Davis appointed Justice Laurence Rubin to the Second District Court of Appeal. In 2018, then-Governor Jerry Brown appointed him to succeed Justice Paul Turner as Presiding Justice of Division Five. Before joining the bench, Presiding Justice Rubin was a trial judge on the Los Angeles Superior Court and Santa Monica Municipal Court for 19 years. He served on a number of judicial committees and has been a member of the California Supreme Court’s Advisory Committee on the Code of Judicial Ethics. Presiding Justice Rubin chaired the California Judges Association’s Committee on Judicial Ethics and was a Judicial Council Trial Court Coordination Advisory Committee member. For many years, he has been active in judicial and legal education, teaching ethics, technology, and appellate practice to judges and attorneys throughout the state. Presiding Justice Rubin has been a dedicated judicial officer of this court. His leadership and integrity will be greatly missed.

February 23, 2024

Attorneys to Represent Inmates in Death Penalty-Related Habeas Corpus Proceedings
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 HCRC Panel.

September 19, 2023

Court Files Miscellaneous Order 2023-02 

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 parties involved in our judicial proceedings to familiarize themselves with the provisions of this order to ensure a safe and responsible environment for all.

Click here to read the full order

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The 2nd District main courthouse is in Los Angeles. The secondary courthouse, hosting Division Six, in Ventura. Division Six handles appeals from San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties, while Divisions One through Five, Seven, and Eight handle appeals from Los Angeles County. Each division has four justices.  READ MORE >>

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Divisions 1 - 5, 7 & 8

Ronald Reagan State Building
300 S. Spring Street
2nd Floor, North Tower
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Phone: (213) 830-7000 - (9:00-4:30)
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Division 6
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200 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001
Phone: (805) 641-4700 - (9:00-4:30)
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