The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit is the nation’s largest federal appellate court, with 29 authorized judgeships serving the nine western states - Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington - along with the territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. Established in 1891 and headquartered in San Francisco, the court oversees one of the most diverse and dynamic jurisdictions in the country.
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Published Opinions
An opinion is a judge's written explanation of the court's decision.
Memoranda
A memorandum is an unpublished opinion and can't be cited as a legal precedent.
Filing
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Rules
Consult the court’s federal and local rules.
Resources
Information for representing yourself or a client before the Court of Appeals.
About the Court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is the federal court of appeals for the largest circuit in the United States.
Mediation
People with civil cases may be able to resolve your dispute through mediation.
Learn about the Ninth Circuit Mediation Program
