Technical Issue

Due to a technical issue on August 10, 2026, the Ninth Circuit's case management systems was temporarily unavailable. This affected both CM/ECF, ACMS, and the court's email inbox. The Administrative Office of the Courts has now resolved the issue.

The court will sua sponte extend all deadlines for filings due today under Fed. R. App. P. 26(a)(3).

Information for Attorneys

These guides are for attorneys representing someone in an appeal. They offer general information for appeals cases, immigration cases, and other agency cases.

For Appeals

After Opening Your Appeal: An Introduction for Attorneys

March 2026 | PDF | 23 pages

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For Immigration Cases

After Opening Your Immigration Case: An Introduction for Attorneys

March 2026 | PDF | 20 pages

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Non-immigration Agency Cases

After Opening Your Agency Case: An Introduction for Attorneys

March 2026 | PDF | 22 pages

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Last updated August 10, 2026