NOTICE OF APPEARANCE

(California Superior Court – All Civil Divisions)

1. CAPTION

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[ATTORNEY OR PARTY WITHOUT ATTORNEY]
Name: [ATTORNEY_NAME] (SBN [BAR_NUMBER])
Firm: [LAW_FIRM_NAME]
Address: [STREET_ADDRESS]
City, State, Zip: [CITY_STATE_ZIP]
Telephone: [PHONE] | Facsimile: [FAX]
E-Mail: [EMAIL]

Attorney for [Plaintiff/Defendant/Nonparty] [CLIENT_NAME]

SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF [COUNTY_NAME]
[COURTHOUSE_BRANCH]
[COURTHOUSE_ADDRESS]

[PLAINTIFF_NAME],
Plaintiff,

v. Case No. [CASE_NUMBER]

[DEFENDANT_NAME],
Defendant.

2. TITLE OF DOCUMENT

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL FOR [CLIENT_NAME]

3. APPEARANCE STATEMENT

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1014 and 1015 and California Rules of Court 3.110, [ATTORNEY_NAME] of [LAW_FIRM_NAME] hereby enters an appearance on behalf of [CLIENT_NAME], [party description]. Counsel requests that all subsequent pleadings, papers, notices, orders, and other documents be served upon the undersigned at the address and email listed above in accordance with Code of Civil Procedure §§ 1010.6, 1011, and California Rules of Court 2.251.

4. OPTIONAL STATUS INFORMATION

[// GUIDANCE: Insert any relevant information about substitution, association, or limitation of appearance if applicable. For limited scope representation, ensure compliance with Cal. Rules of Court 3.36 and file Judicial Council Form CIV-150.]

5. SERVICE AND NOTICE REQUEST

The Clerk and all counsel of record are respectfully requested to update the service list to reflect this appearance. Electronic service is [ACCEPTED/DECLINED]; if accepted, use [E-SERVICE_EMAIL] as the designated address pursuant to Cal. Rules of Court 2.251(b)(1).

6. SIGNATURE

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Dated: [DATE]

[LAW_FIRM_NAME]

By: _______
[ATTORNEY_NAME]
Attorney for [CLIENT_NAME]

7. PROOF OF SERVICE

[// GUIDANCE: Attach a proof of service compliant with Code Civ. Proc. § 1013a or local requirements. Update recipient list and service method.]

PRACTICE NOTES

• Verify any county-specific formatting (e.g., Los Angeles LASC Local Rule 3.4 requires the firm name to appear above the caption and use of reservation ID when scheduling hearings).
• If the client previously appeared in propria persona, ensure a Substitution of Attorney (Form MC-050) is filed concurrently pursuant to Code Civ. Proc. § 284(1).
• For limited civil cases, confirm compliance with Cal. Rules of Court 2.111(10) regarding statement of case status.