Upholding Justice Across Southern California
The California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, serves as the intermediate appellate court for a broad region encompassing six counties in Southern California. Established in 1929, the court reviews decisions from the Superior Courts within its jurisdiction, ensuring the uniform application of the law across its extensive territory.
The Fourth Appellate District is divided into three divisions:
- Division One: San Diego and Imperial Counties
- Division Two: Riverside, San Bernardino, and Inyo Counties
- Division Three: Orange County
Contact Information
Division One – San Diego
📍 750 B Street, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92101
📞 (619) 744-0760
🕘 Clerk’s Office Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Division Two – Riverside
📍 3389 Twelfth Street
Riverside, CA 92501
📞 (951) 782-2500
🕘 Court Hours: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM(Appellate Defenders, Inc., District Courts of Appeal)
Division Three – Santa Ana
📍 601 W. Santa Ana Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92701
📞 (714) 571-2600
🕘 Filing Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 Telephone Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM(District Courts of Appeal, Appellate Defenders, Inc., E-Filing Help)
Official Website:
🔗 appellate.courts.ca.gov/district-courts/4dca
Jurisdiction & Responsibilities
The Fourth Appellate District has jurisdiction over appeals from the Superior Courts in the following counties:
- Imperial
- Inyo
- Orange
- Riverside
- San Bernardino
- San Diego(District Courts of Appeal, District Courts of Appeal)
The court handles a broad spectrum of cases, including civil, criminal, juvenile, and domestic relations matters. It also reviews decisions from administrative agencies and has jurisdiction over special actions.
Location Coordinates
Division One – San Diego:
📍 Latitude: 32.7170° N
📍 Longitude: 117.1606° W
Division Two – Riverside:
📍 Latitude: 33.9806° N
📍 Longitude: 117.3755° W(UChicago Library Guides)
Division Three – Santa Ana:
📍 Latitude: 33.7456° N
📍 Longitude: 117.8678° W
Hours of Operation
🕘 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
📅 Closed on state-observed holidays
Learn More
For more information on court procedures, case filings, and accessing opinions, visit the California Courts of Appeal – Fourth Appellate District official website.
