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Attorney Profiles

The attorneys at John L. Dodd and Associates have been handling appeals throughout the State of California, on behalf of both appellants and respondents, as well as writ petitions since, 1989.  Mr. Dodd is a California Certified Appellate Specialist and is experienced in civil, criminal, juvenile, family, parental rights and adoption cases. 

Our attorneys have filed briefs in every District of the California Court of Appeal, both in Northern and Southern California.  They also have expertise in preparing Petitions for Review for the California Supreme Court on behalf of individuals and businesses and have filed briefs in the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.

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Disclaimer: This website is meant to introduce you to our appellate law firm and answer the most common questions concerning our services and appeals in general. This information is neither complete nor specific.  It does not provide legal advice concerning your particular case.  Providing this information does not create a law-client relationship.  You should not act on this information without seeking legal advice concerning your particular case. Copyright 2012 | All rights reserved.