District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals

The D.C. Circuit is widely considered the second most important court in the United States, handling cases involving federal agencies, regulatory law, and constitutional questions arising from the seat of government.

Jurisdiction

The District of Columbia Circuit has appellate jurisdiction over federal cases arising in District of Columbia. It is one of 13 United States Courts of Appeals and hears appeals from the federal district courts within its circuit.

Practice Areas

Find attorneys who handle the following types of federal cases before the District of Columbia Circuit:

District Courts in This Circuit

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