A non-profit law firm providing quality legal representation and supporting the appellate defense community in the fight for justice.
Featured Resources
Appellate Practice Manual
ADI’s treatise on appellate procedure for appointed attorneys.
Forms & Samples
Commonly used forms tailored to Fourth District practice.
Fourth District Practice
A summary of Fourth Appellate District practices, policies, and procedures.
Filing Rules Summary
A summary of filing & service requirements in non-capital criminal, juvenile, and select
mental health cases in the Court of Appeal.
Statewide Claims Manual
California’s line by line instructions for filing compensation claims.
Claims Portal
ADI’s claims portal for appointed counsel to submit, review and check the status of claims.
ADI strives to provide quality resources to facilitate excellent indigent representation in California appeals.
Access to MCLE materials and confidential legal resources is contingent on an active membership with one of the project panels.
How to Become a Panel Attorney
ADI regularly accepts applications for both our criminal and dependency panels. We value quality applicants who have a demonstrated dedication to indigent defense work, strong writing skills, and a willingness to be a zealous advocate for clients.
News
- CDCR Locator URL Change
- Caseload & Case Offers
- Local Rule 2 – Applies to Criminal Matters
- Panel Recruitment
- Staff Updates
- Court & ADI Holidays
- ADI Website Updates
- MCLE Opportunities
Events
Wellness Competence
September 25th, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. | Remote
Panel members from all the appellate projects are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Hosted by ADI
Presented by the State Bar of California, Office of Professional Competence, Lawyer Assistance Program
The presentation will satisfy one hour of the MCLE Competence requirement and may include physical and mental wellness, well-being, or stress management in the context of the practice of law and the impact these issues can have on an attorney’s ability to perform legal services with competence.
About ADI
Appellate Defenders, Inc., is a non-profit law firm administering the appointed counsel system for the California Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District.