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.
Fourth District Filing & Service
Summary of filing requirements for briefs and other documents in non-capital criminal and juvenile cases in California Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
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
- Justice O’Leary Retires
- Cases in CSC Held Behind Rhodius
- PC 1172.75 Appeals in Capital Cases
- Gender Bias Study
- MCLE Opportunities
- Website Updates
Events
Balancing the Scales: Addressing Compassion Fatigue Through Prevention and Healing
Sept 25th from 12:00-1:00 p.m. | Remote
In this virtual program, ADI staff attorneys Christine Johnson and Laura Furness will discuss the definition of compassion fatigue and how it differs from “burnout.”
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.