First District Appellate Project Employee Directory
Legal ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The First District Appellate Project is a nonprofit law office that provides representation to indigent parties in criminal, juvenile, and mental health appeals before the California Court of Appeal, First Appellate District. It advances access to appellate advocacy by training and overseeing a panel of approximately 270 court-appointed appellate attorneys and by directly representing some clients. The organization operates within the legal services sector, coordinating efforts to support effective appellate review. Based in Oakland, California, FDAP serves indigent individuals who lack resources to secure appeal counsel. Its approach combines professional development for its panel with direct representation to ensure access to competent appellate representation across its focus areas.