Family Violence Appellate Project

Family Violence Appellate Project Fighting to end domestic violence. Challenging dangerous court decisions throughout California.

FVAP is the only nonprofit organization in CA dedicated to appealing dangerous court decisions on behalf of domestic violence survivors & their children.

This week's California Supreme Court victory wasn't won alone. It was made possible by a broad coalition of legal advoca...
08/15/2026

This week's California Supreme Court victory wasn't won alone. It was made possible by a broad coalition of legal advocates, scholars, and organizations who believed that equal access to justice shouldn't depend on financial means. A special thank you to Covington & Burling LLP, Community Legal Aid SoCal, Bay Area Legal Aid, pro bono attorney Erin C. Smith, and all of our amici curiae — we couldn't have achieved this win without your partnership.

To see a full list of our partners, visit our website: https://fvaplaw.org/court-reporter-shortage/

Yesterday, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling in FVAP v. Superior Courts of California — holding that courts h...
08/12/2026

Yesterday, the California Supreme Court issued a ruling in FVAP v. Superior Courts of California — holding that courts have a mandatory duty to provide a verbatim (word-for-word) record of proceedings when litigants can’t afford to pay for a private court reporter.
This is a game-changer for low-income litigants across the state, including survivors of family violence, who depend on an accurate record to appeal unjust decisions.

The lawsuit was filed in 2024 by the Family Violence Appellate Project, represented by Covington & Burlington LLP and Community Legal Aid SoCal, and Bay Area Legal Aid, representing itself.

You can learn more about this landmark decision at the link in our bio!

Bay Area Legal Aid Community Legal Aid SoCal



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The Lifeline to Justice initiative is made possible through the generous support of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.Lifel...
08/10/2026

The Lifeline to Justice initiative is made possible through the generous support of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP.

Lifeline to Justice is FVAP's initiative connecting survivors of domestic violence with the appellate legal support they need — because a single ruling can determine a survivor's safety, custody of their children, and their path forward. No one should have to navigate that alone.

This work is made possible through the generous support of Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP — a firm whose commitment to justice matches its national reputation for excellence. Manatt is a multidisciplinary, integrated national professional services firm known for quality and an extraordinary commitment to clients. By bringing together legal services, advocacy, and business strategy, Manatt brings a unique and powerful value to the work we do.

We're deeply grateful for partners like Manatt who understand that access to justice isn't just a legal issue — it's a lifeline for survivors and families who need it most. Thank you, Manatt, for standing alongside FVAP in this work.

06/25/2026

🎸🎤 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎤🎸 FVAP’s 14th Annual Battle of the Bands is HERE!

Come out and support these incredible lawyer bands as they bring the music and help fuel FVAP’s mission.

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 The Chapel, San Francisco
🕠 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎶 Show: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets still available starting at $39 Walk-ins Welcomed or purchase at fvapbotb.com

🔥 LINEUP:
Cov'R Band
Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
R-23’s
12th Root of Two
Soul Practitioners

06/24/2026

🎸 BOTB IS TOMORROW! 🎸 FVAP's 14th Annual Battle of the Bands (BOTB) takes the stage tomorrow, June 25, at The Chapel in San Francisco! A huge thank you to our incredible attorney bands for lending their talent, energy, and support to help raise funds for survivors of domestic violence.

🎤 Cov'r Band
🎸 Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
🥁 R-23's
🎶 Soul Practitioners
🎹 12th Root of Two

We are so grateful for these amazing musicians and the generosity they bring to this event. We can't wait to cheer them on as they rock the stage and compete for the Best Lawyer Band in the Bay!

📅 June 25, 2026

⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Show: 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
📍 The Chapel, San Francisco

Tickets are still available - join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and impact! Visit our site at FVAPBOTB.com

Peter Logan Covington & Burling LLP Cooley LLP Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP Schaerr | Jaffe LLP Lieff Cabraser Heimann & Bernstein, LLP Hanson Bridgett LLP

06/24/2026

🎸 BOTB IS TOMORROW! 🎸 FVAP's 14th Annual Battle of the Bands takes the stage tomorrow, June 25, at The Chapel in San Francisco!

A huge thank you to our incredible bands for lending their talent, energy, and support to help raise funds for survivors of domestic violence:

🎤 Cov'r Band
🎸 Morgan Lewis & ROCKius
🥁 R-23's
🎶 Soul Practitioners
🎹 12th Root of Two

We are so grateful for these amazing musicians and the generosity they bring to this event. We can't wait to cheer them on as they rock the stage and compete for the BOTB title!

📅 June 25, 2026
⏰ Doors Open: 5:30 PM | Show: 6:00 PM–10:30 PM
📍 The Chapel, San Francisco

Tickets are still available - join us for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and impact!

06/24/2026

A huge thank you to Phoong Law for becoming one of our newest sponsors of FVAP's 14th Annual Battle of the Bands! 🎸🎤

Your support helps the Family Violence Appellate Project (FVAP) continue providing free appellate representation to survivors of domestic violence and their children throughout California.

Join us for a fun and energetic evening filled with live music and community!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
📍 The Chapel, San Francisco
🚪 Doors Open: 5:30 PM
🎶 Event: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
🎟 Tickets are still available starting at $39! fvapbotb.com

Thank you again to Phoong Law for supporting survivors and helping make this event possible.

06/23/2026

🎸 Sponsor Spotlight 🎸 FVAP is proud to recognize Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P. as a sponsor of our 14th Annual Battle of the Bands! Their support helps power an evening of great music while advancing FVAP's mission to provide free appellate representation to survivors of domestic violence across California. We are grateful for their partnership and commitment to helping families access safety and justice.

Join us for an energetic night of live performances by attorney bands, community, and impact!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026

📍 The Chapel, San Francisco

🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)

🎟️ Tickets start at $39

Want to support the event or attend? Visit FVAPBOTB.com.

Thank you, Shook, Hardy & Bacon, for helping make this event and FVAP's work possible!

06/23/2026

A huge thank you to ADZ Law, LLP for being an amazing sponsor of FVAP's 14th Annual Battle of the Bands! 🎸🎶

We are immensely grateful for ADZ Law Group's generous support, which helps ensure that FVAP can continue providing critical appellate advocacy and legal services to survivors of domestic violence throughout California.

Join us for a fun evening of live music, community, and impact!

📅 Thursday, June 25, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Doors open at 5:30 PM)
📍 The Chapel, San Francisco
🎟️ Tickets start at just $39

Support the event or purchase tickets at FVAPBOTB.com. If you're on Instagram, simply click the link in our bio!

Together, we're making a difference - one song at a time. ❤️

06/23/2026

Congratulations to Senator Susan Rubio, FVAP’s Advocate of the Year!

A relentless champion for survivors of domestic violence, Senator Rubio has led groundbreaking reforms in California - strengthening survivor protections, advancing access to justice, and keeping survivor voices at the center of policy.

She is also the author of two FVAP co-sponsored bills: SB 1192 (Reclaim Act) and SB 882 (Keep Courts Safe from ICE Act) (name subject to change), both focused on expanding safety and access to justice for survivors.

We’re honored to present this award at FVAP’s Battle of the Bands 🎸

📍 The Chapel, San Francisco
📅 Thursday, June 25
🕠 Doors open 5:30 PM | 🕕 Event 6:00–10:30 PM
🎟 Tickets start at $39 → fvapbotb.com

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