2-1. Where do I file the notice of appeal?

You should file the notice of appeal in the superior court with a $655 filing fee. Make a check payable to the Clerk of the Court of Appeal for this amount. (Rule 8.100(b).) You also need a deposit of $100 made payable to Clerk of the Superior Court. (Govt. Code, § 68926.1.) If you are indigent, you may not have to pay the filing fee.

File all Civil Notices of Appeal at:

Orange County Superior Court
700 Civic Center Drive West
First Floor / Room D110
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-6614

File all Criminal Notices of Appeal at:

Orange County Superior Court
700 Civic Center Drive West
First Floor / Room K107
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 834-2215 or 834-2217

File all Juvenile Notices of Appeal at:

Orange County Superior Court
Juvenile Division / Second Floor
341 The City Drive, Room 207
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 935-6466

File all Family Law and Paternity Notices of Appeal at:

Orange County Superior Court
Family Law Division / Seventh Floor
341 The City Drive, Room C-706
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 935-6200

File all Family Law, Probate, Guardianship and Adoption Notices of Appeal at:

Orange County Superior Court
Family Law Division / Seventh Floor
341 The City Drive, Room C706
Orange, CA 92868
(714) 935-6200