FIRST DISTRICT APPELLATE PROJECT

Fighting for justice in criminal, juvenile, and civil commitment appeals.

FDAP Is Hiring

The First District Appellate Project (FDAP) is hiring two full-time staff attorneys. We are looking for attorneys experienced with handling cases in the California Courts of Appeal. Join us in the rewarding work of representing indigent parties in the California Courts of Appeal in criminal, delinquency, child dependency, and civil commitment appeals.

At FDAP, we are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace, our legal work, California’s justice system, and the legal profession.

Visit the FDAP jobs page for more information.

Panel News

November 29, 2023

Reminder: Upcoming RJA and New Legislation Trainings

Register now for two upcoming trainings: The RJA on Appeal Part II: Implicit Bias and Language-Based Claims on Thursday, November 30th and New… more

November 3, 2023

Who Wants to Be an Appellate Project Staff Attorney?

The First District Appellate Project (FDAP) is hiring two full-time staff attorneys. We are looking for attorneys experienced with handling cases in… more

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Panel Victories

December 4, 2023

A166761

Panel Attorney: Sean Burleigh

The Court agrees with mother that the Department failed to conduct an adequate inquiry under the ICWA. Many maternal relatives were actively involved during the proceeedings but the Department failed to inquire about any possible Indian heritage. The order terminating parental rights was conditionally reversed and remanded with directions to comply with the ICWA.

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Pathways to an Appellate Practice

Interested in becoming an appellate attorney? Visit our Pathways to an Appellate Practice section for details on

  • becoming a panel attorney;
  • FDAP’s Associate Staff Attorney Program; and
  • law student opportunities.
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