Providing Access to Justice by Ensuring Oversight and Quality Control in California’s Appointed Appellate Counsel System.

Good news! We’re pleased to share that the California state budget includes a $10/hour raise for panel attorneys. This important step reflects the value of your work and the strength of our advocacy. A heartfelt thank you to all who helped make this possible — from those who shared their voices to those who worked behind the scenes. Your support made a difference.

For Court of Appeal cases appointed on or after July 1, 2025, the following rates will apply:

• Assisted cases rate: $120/hour
• Independent cases rate: $130/hour
• Upper tier rate: $140/hour

Thank you for your continued dedication.

Effective May 15, 2025, the public can access recordings of oral arguments held in Los Angeles divisions, which should be available no later then 24 hours after their conclusion.  Division Six is expected to implement archiving capabilities later this year.  Archived webcasts will be available on the same webpage where live oral arguments are currently streamed.

Link to Archived Oral Arguments  (Scroll to bottom of webpage)

Reminder About Recording Restrictions
The Court reminds viewers that the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings remains in effect. Media representatives must request an order from the court before recording any portion of oral argument proceedings by submitting Form MC-500 at least five court days before the proceeding, unless good cause is shown.