The District of Colorado is a United States federal district court with jurisdiction over federal cases in Colorado. The court is headquartered in Denver, CO. As a trial-level court in the federal judiciary, it serves as the entry point for most federal litigation within its geographic boundaries.
The District of Colorado falls within the jurisdiction of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. All appeals from this district are heard by the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
901 19th Street, Denver, CO, 80294
Visit the official court website: https://www.cod.uscourts.gov/
Federal district courts handle a wide range of cases including federal criminal prosecutions, civil cases involving federal law or diversity jurisdiction, constitutional challenges, habeas corpus petitions, bankruptcy appeals, immigration proceedings, admiralty and maritime cases, and disputes involving federal agencies. The District of Colorado regularly adjudicates matters related to federal criminal defense, civil rights, employment discrimination, intellectual property, securities regulation, and environmental compliance.
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The District of Colorado maintains local rules that supplement the Federal Rules of Civil and Criminal Procedure. Attorneys must comply with these local rules when filing documents and appearing before the court. Access the court's local rules on the official court website, or use our local rules search tool.