Understanding the Federal Courts

The Third Branch of Government

• The Federal Judicial Branch
• State and Federal Courts
• Structure of the Federal Courts

The Courts

The Supreme Court

Courts of Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

District Courts

• U.S. Bankruptcy Courts

Judicial Salaries (15K GIF)

Court Personnel

Court of International Trade

Territorial Courts

Article I Courts

• U.S. Court of Military Appeals
• U.S. Court of Veterans Appeals
• U.S. Court of Federal Claims
• U.S. Tax Court

Administration of the U.S. Courts

The Judicial Conference of the United States

Judicial Councils

Administrative Office of the United States Courts

Federal Judicial Center

Directories

Glossary of Terms

Directory of U.S. Courts of Appeals

Directory of U.S. District Courts