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Filing the notice of appeal is only the beginning of appellate litigation. This post serves to provide an overview of what parties can expect in the first six months of filing a notice of appeal which includes gathering the record, the anticipated downtime before briefing begins, and other key aspects of the appellate process. ( This post is for informational purposes only. Please consult a lawyer or the applicable court rules to ensure your are complying with the applicable

Washington State Has Three Court of Appeals Divisions The Washington State Court of Appeals is the first stop for most appeals—the place where you challenge a decision from a lower trial court. For a state as large and diverse as Washington, a single court would be overwhelmed. That’s why the Court of Appeals is structured geographically into three distinct divisions . Understanding how these divisions are organized is a key first step in understanding the appellate system. T

After a superior court decision, many assume an appeal is simply a chance to present the case again. It is not. The Washington State appeal process is a unique, research-intensive process fundamentally different from trial court litigation. You don't call witnesses or introduce new evidence; instead, the Court of Appeals reviews the existing record for legal errors. This introductory guide provides an overview of the Washington State appellate process including critical deadl