Circuit Courts of Appeal

First Circuit Court of Appeals

The First Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Rhode Island

Second Circuit Court of Appeals

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Connecticut
  • New York
  • Vermont

Third Circuit Court of Appeals

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Delaware
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania

Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • West Virginia
  • Maryland
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Virginia

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • Texas

Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Kentucky
  • Ohio
  • Michigan
  • Tennessee

Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Wisconsin

Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Arkansas
  • Iowa
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • South Dakota

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Washington

Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals

The Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Colorado
  • Kansas
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Utah
  • Wyoming

Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals hears federal criminal appeals from the following district courts:

  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia