Appeals index

Appeals basics

Overview of appeals

• Which court should I appeal my case in?
• Steps to appeal a case
• Options other than appealing a case
• How to file, pay for, and serve papers in appeals cases
• How to ask for a fee waiver

Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Glossary
• Forms

How to appeal

Step 1: Figure out if you can appeal

Step 2: File the notice of appeal

Step 3: Designating the record and other filings

• Designating the record
• Additional filings

Step 4: Prepare and file a brief

• Opening brief
• Respondent's brief
• Reply brief

Step 5: Oral argument

• Get ready for your oral argument
• What to do the day of your oral argument
• After your oral argument

Step 6: Court opinion

Step 7: After the appellate court's decision

• Petition for rehearing
• Petition for review
• Remittitur