Appeals: How the Court Process Works

  • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
  • Pacific Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Los Angeles County Law Library, Horvitz & Levy LLP
  • Los Angeles County Law Library
Topics:
  • Seminar
  • Training (non-CLE)

Learn what an appeal is and the steps to take to appeal a trial court decision.

An appeal is very different from trial court proceedings. There are many misconceptions about how appeals work and what the appellate courts will consider. Learn what an appeal is, the steps to take to appeal a trial court decision and the importance of the concept of harmful, judicial error.

Class covers:
• Appellate court structure
• How the appellate court reviews the trial court's decision
• Steps to appeal
• The limits of appellate review
• Designating the record

Presented by:
David Axelrad (http://www.horvitzlevy.com/david-m-axelrad), Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, Horvitz & Levy LLP

LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.