We have been representing our clients since 1989 with appeals and writ petitions throughout the State of California. Our office focuses exclusively on appeal after a state superior court case and employs our years of appellate experience to achieve the best result in the Court of Appeal.
Southern California Appellate Attorneys
With Offices Located in Tustin
Since 1989, John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp. has been handling appeals throughout the State of California. Our firm has worked on behalf of both appellants and respondents, as well as writ petitions. Mr. Dodd has been certified by the State Bar of California as a Certified Appellate Specialist since 1996. He has handled over one thousand appellate matters in his 30+ years of practice.
Mr. Dodd has argued hundreds of appellate cases before the California Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court. We also have expertise in preparing Petitions for Review for the California Supreme Court on behalf of individuals and businesses.
Based in Orange County, our appellate attorneys in Tustin can assisting clients with cases from jurisdictions throughout Southern California. We also have experience handling appeals for clients in the counties of Ventura, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside, and San Diego.
John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp. has filed appellate briefs in every district of the California Court of Appeal. He has worked on cases throughout the state and the California Supreme Court. Our lawyers have also filed appellate briefs in the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.
Learn more about what we can do for you during a free case consultation. Call our law office at (714) 880-8744 or fill out our online contact form to request yours today!
How We Can Assist Our Clients
John L. Dodd & Associates, Prof. Corp.’s appellate attorneys in Tustin are capable of handling a wide variety of appeals for our clients. We have the knowledge and experience necessary to assist with any civil appeal, whether personal or business related.
We also focus on handling appeals in family legal issues, including parental rights and adoptions. Our team of appeals lawyers additionally have experience in juvenile matters.
Our appellate lawyers handle appeals in criminal cases. Whether you were the plaintiff or defendant at trial, we can provide the legal support you need. We can help you if you believe there were legal errors that affected the outcome of your case.
Our Settlements & Verdicts
Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.
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Adoption of S.S. (2021) 72 Cal.App.5th 607.
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In re R.F. (2021) 71 Cal.App.5th 459.
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People v. Beltran, G037052 (unpublished)
The appellant’s sentence was reversed, and case remanded for resentencing.
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In re L. J. (2013) 216 Cal.App.4th 1125
In reversing for the failure of the Department to comply with the notice provisions of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Court rejected respondent’s attempt to apply the “disentitlement doctrine.”
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People v. Vasquez, E054991 (unpublished)
The Court of Appeal reversed a conviction on a false imprisonment count because false imprisonment is a lesser-included offense of kidnapping. It also stayed sentences on additional counts pursuant to Penal Code section 654.
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Adoption of F.K., E054024 (unpublished)
The Court of Appeal agreed with our arguments made on behalf of appealing prospective adoptive parents and reversed a trial court order denying a petition to terminate the parental rights of a biological father, thereby permitting the adoption to proceed.
More than 1,200 Appellate Matters in Over 30 Years
While every attorney needs to get started somewhere, you probably do not want your case to be someone else’s proving grounds. At John L. Dodd & Associates, our appellate lawyers in Tustin have over 30 years of experience, assisting over 1,200 clients like you.
With so many years in appellate work comes the skills and knowledge that we apply to every aspect of your legal goals. If you require legal support from tested attorneys, turn to our appellate attorneys in Tustin for help.
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“Quick to respond, his research is the best and his writing is concise and very persuasive. You will not go wrong with John on your side.”- Janie B.
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“I recently turned to John when I believed the trial court had made an erroneous ruling on a complicated procedural and jurisdictional question.”- Kayleene W.
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“John excels at presenting complex legal arguments to the Court of Appeal in a manner that gives my clients the maximum chance of success on appeal.”- Michael. F.
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“When everything was seemingly hopeless, we were fortunate enough to come across John L. Dodd.”- Former Client
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“I was lucky to find John Dodd to be my appellate lawyer.”- Gloria H.
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“He is the most skilled and diligent appellate attorney I know and is one of a few certified legal specialists in appellate law in Orange County.”- Former Client
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“John provided the legal competence based on his extensive understanding of the case law to win the appeals. I could not be more satisfied with John’s work on my behalf and winning a reversal.”- Hara L.
Over 30 Years of Knowledge by Your Side
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Appealing a case is more than just disagreeing with its outcome. In most situations, you must prove there was some legal error that affected its outcome. With that in mind, you may not be sure if you have a strong reason to file an appeal. That’s why our appeals law firm offers a complimentary initial consultation followed by a case evaluation at a reduced hourly rate.
When you reach out, we’ll set aside time to consider the potential of your case to successfully pursue an appeal. We will do the legal research needed to craft a plan of success for you. Success can mean altering damages you’ve been ordered to pay, obligations to perform a contract, child custody, and more. Success can even include getting a new trial.
It can all begin when you reach out to our Tustin appeals attorneys. Fill outan online contact form to tell us you’re interested in learning more about your legal options.
