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Frequently Asked Questions

Finding Your Judge

How do I find out who my judge is in California?

Can I find my judge by case number online?

What if I cannot find my judge information anywhere?

Judicial Bias & Analytics

What is judicial bias?

How is judicial bias detected?

Can a judge ruling history predict my case outcome?

Court Preparation

How should I prepare for my court appearance?

What should I bring to court?

Using JudgeFinder

How do I search for a judge?

What do the analytics mean?

Is my search history private?

Additional Resources

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