Federal Appellate Practice: Perfecting Your Appeal in the 11th Circuit

## Overview Essential steps for perfecting a federal appeal in the Eleventh Circuit. ## Step 1: File the Notice of Appeal - Criminal: 14 days from judgment - Civil: 30 days from judgment - Government party: 60 days in civil cases - File in the district court ## Step 2: Order the Transcript - File within 14 days of notice - Use Form C from 11th Circuit website ## Step 3: Prepare the Record - District court clerk assembles record - Review for completeness ## Step 4: Briefing Schedule - Appellant brief: 40 days after record filed - Appellee brief: 30 days after appellant - Reply: 21 days after appellee (optional) ## Step 5: Oral Argument - Not guaranteed - 15-20 minutes per side if granted ## 11th Circuit Specific Rules - CIP required with every filing - Mediation program in civil cases - Anders briefs per 11th Cir. R. 12-1