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Find the federal court handling your case or a loved one’s

We handle federal cases nationwide.

The federal court system is split into 94 districts. Each state has one to four, and each district holds court in certain cities. Search for a city or state, or pick a state on the map, to see which district covers it.

For example: Houston, Baltimore, Ohio.

AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Shaded states have a detailed court guide.

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Pick a state

Select a state on the map, search above, or use the full list below. You’ll see its federal court districts and the cities each one covers.

Federal court guides

Detailed guides for families, with each court’s divisions, prosecutors and defenders, local rules and nearby federal prisons.

All federal district courts, A to Z

Cities are the places where each court holds court under federal law. Courthouse locations change, so check the court’s website before you go.

Alabama

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 81

Alaska

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 81A

Arizona

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 82

Arkansas

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 83

California

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 84

Colorado

  • District of ColoradoBoulder, Colorado Springs, Denver, Durango, Grand Junction, Montrose, Pueblo, Sterling · 10th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 85

Connecticut

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 86

Delaware

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 87

District of Columbia

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 88

Florida

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 89

Georgia

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 90

Guam

Source: 48 U.S.C. § 1424

Hawaii

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 91

Idaho

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 92

Illinois

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 93

Indiana

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 94

Iowa

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 95

Kansas

  • District of KansasKansas City, Lawrence, Leavenworth, Salina, Topeka, Hutchinson, Wichita, Dodge City, Fort Scott · 10th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 96

Kentucky

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 97

Louisiana

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 98

Maine

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 99

Maryland

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 100

Massachusetts

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 101

Michigan

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 102

Minnesota

  • District of MinnesotaWinona, Mankato, Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Fergus Falls, Bemidji · 8th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 103

Mississippi

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 104

Missouri

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 105

Montana

  • District of MontanaBillings, Butte, Glasgow, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Kalispell, Lewistown, Livingston, Miles City, Missoula · 9th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 106

Nebraska

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 107

Nevada

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 108

New Hampshire

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 109

New Jersey

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 110

New Mexico

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 111

New York

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 112

North Carolina

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 113

North Dakota

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 114

Northern Mariana Islands

Source: 48 U.S.C. § 1821

Ohio

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 115

Oklahoma

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 116

Oregon

  • District of OregonCoquille, Eugene or Springfield, Klamath Falls, Medford, Pendleton, Portland · 9th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 117

Pennsylvania

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 118

Puerto Rico

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 119

Rhode Island

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 120

South Carolina

  • District of South CarolinaCharleston, Columbia, Florence, Aiken, Orangeburg, Greenville, Rock Hill, Greenwood, Anderson, Spartanburg, Beaufort · 4th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 121

South Dakota

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 122

Tennessee

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 123

Texas

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 124

U.S. Virgin Islands

Source: 48 U.S.C. §§ 1611, 1615

Utah

  • District of UtahSalt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, St. George, Moab, Monticello · 10th Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 125

Vermont

  • District of VermontBennington, Brattleboro, Burlington, Montpelier, Rutland, Saint Johnsbury, Windsor · 2nd Circuit

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 126

Virginia

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 127

Washington

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 128

West Virginia

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 129

Wisconsin

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 130

Wyoming

Source: 28 U.S.C. § 131

Common questions

How do I know which federal court has my loved one's case?

Look at the top of the charging papers or any court notice; it names the court, for example “United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.” A federal case is generally brought in the district where the crime allegedly happened (Fed. R. Crim. P. 18). You can also look up federal cases on PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov.

What is a federal judicial district?

It is the area a federal trial court covers. There are 94 district courts, organized into 12 regional circuits, and each circuit has a court of appeals that reviews the district courts' decisions (uscourts.gov, About the U.S. Courts of Appeals). Larger states are split into two to four districts; smaller states have one (28 U.S.C. §§ 81–131).

Do you handle federal cases outside Washington, DC?

Yes. We handle federal cases nationwide. In a federal court where Brandon Sample isn't a member of the court's bar, he must ask the judge for permission to appear in a specific case, often called pro hac vice admission, under that court's local rules. Many courts also require a lawyer who is a member of their bar to sponsor the request or appear with him.

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