Appeals

This Web page gives you only general information about appeals in limited and unlimited civil cases.

When you appeal a small claims judgment, you ask the superior court to change the small claims court judge's decision. You will have another court hearing and must present your case again.

A traffic appeal is when someone who loses a case in a trial court (such as a person who is found guilty of a traffic offense in a trial court) asks a higher court (the appellate court) to review the trial court's decision.

Now Available in the California Courts Self-Help Guide: Learn about appealing your case in the California Courts of Appeal