Upholding Justice in Southern California
The California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, serves as the intermediate appellate court for Southern California. Established in 1905, the court reviews decisions from the Superior Courts in Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Luis Obispo counties.
Comprising eight divisions, the court handles a broad spectrum of cases, including civil, criminal, juvenile, and domestic relations matters. The court also reviews decisions from administrative agencies and has jurisdiction over special actions.
Contact Information
Los Angeles Location (Divisions 1–5, 7 & 8):
📍 Ronald Reagan State Building
300 South Spring Street, 2nd Floor, North Tower
Los Angeles, CA 90013
📞 (213) 830-7000
📠 (213) 830-7001
🕘 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Ventura Location (Division 6):
📍 Court Place
200 East Santa Clara Street
Ventura, CA 93001
📞 (805) 641-4700
📠 (805) 641-4701
🕘 Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Official Website:
🔗 appellate.courts.ca.gov/district-courts/2dca
Jurisdiction & Responsibilities
The Second Appellate District has jurisdiction over appeals from the Superior Courts in the following counties:
- Los Angeles
- Ventura
- Santa Barbara
- San Luis Obispo
The court’s jurisdiction encompasses:
- Civil and criminal appeals
- Juvenile matters
- Domestic relations cases
- Special actions (e.g., mandamus, prohibition)
- Administrative agency decisions
Location Coordinates
Los Angeles Location:
📍 Latitude: 34.0522° N
📍 Longitude: 118.2437° W
Ventura Location:
📍 Latitude: 34.2805° N
📍 Longitude: 119.2941° W
Hours of Operation
🕘 Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 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 – Second Appellate District Official Website.
