I have a question about a California Government Code statute

Take a look at California Civil Procedure Code Section 1094.5(a). Typically, you would have to pay the costs of the transcript/administrative...

How does a trial for Writ of Mandate work?

When you say "administrative writ" you are talking about a particular type of writ proceeding in superior court under Cal. Civ. Proc section...

Can i appeal if i don't refer to any case laws?

If you fail to cite to any case law, or other authority (e.g., statutes), to support your arguments you run the risk of the court deeming your...

How do I serve a writ on the superior court in Riverside?

By mail, to the Superior Court Judge at the Superior Court. You should also check the appellate court's local rules--I don't think there are any...

After one files a Notice of Appeal, is the next step the statement of issues and designation?

The 9th Circuit puts together an Appellate Practice Guide that can sort of walk you through some of your questions. I don't really think it's for...

In a petition for writ of mandamus, what are the different standards of review?

Generally there are three: de novo (or independent judgment, usually reserved for legal issues or the application of undisputed facts to law);...

May I appeal a wage claim hearing to Small Claims court?

It goes to superior court, either civil unlimited or limited. There is actually a form you can (but are not required to) use called "Notice of...

I think some more information is needed: what is it that you'd like to change? Do you just want to designate a document you omitted in your...

I am creating an appendix for an appeal, but the tentative ruling I want to include only was published on the court website.

If you are able to download and print it (or if you have a copy) AND it is the only thing explaining the court's reasoning for whatever ruling...

Will i be able to persuade the appeal court to allow me to file my opening brief in any way. If yes, how?

File what you have, and it is possible that if they dismiss the appeal you still have an opportunity (I think within 15 days of the dismissal) to...