
California’s courts are anything but uniform.
Navigating California’s 58 counties means dealing with a patchwork of local rules, deadlines, and procedural quirks that even seasoned litigators find challenging.
These discrepancies can lead to:
- Critical setbacks from missed deadlines, misinterpreted rules or procedural errors.
- Rejected filings due to overlooked formatting or submission rules.
- Hearing delays from unfamiliar judge preferences or exhibit submission rules.
CEB’s “Litigating in Multiple California Counties: A Local Court Survival Guide” simplifies the complexity.
You’ll learn how to:
- Research and comply with county-specific filing rules
- Understand judge-specific preferences for hearings and courtroom etiquette
- Adapt to local service-of-process requirements and deadlines
- Develop practical strategies to manage cases across multiple counties
With real-world insights and actionable strategies, this guide helps you confidently navigate local courts, minimize missteps, and keep your cases on track. Don’t let procedural missteps jeopardize your case.