California Law

Know Your Rights

California law gives every litigant the right to a fair and impartial judge. If your judge is biased, you have legal tools to remove them from your case.

CCP 170.6

Peremptory Challenge

No proof required. You can remove a judge simply by declaring under oath that you believe they are prejudiced against you.

CCP 170.1

For-Cause Challenge

Proof required. Remove a judge when you can show specific grounds such as financial conflict, personal bias, or campaign contributions.

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