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Find US Circuit Court of Appeals Cases

The following sites provide access to US Circuit case law.

Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
U.S. Court of Appeals; District, Tax and Bankruptcy Court cases since 1923. Click the case law button and select courts option.
Should *never* be the only database you search. Use it to supplement more comprehensive and authoritative library databases.
Federal and State Case Search This link opens in a new window
Full-text of U.S. Court of Appeals cases. Run your search first. In results page, limit to US Court of Appeals off to right.

Find US District Court Cases

Federal and State Case Search This link opens in a new window
Full-text of US District Court cases. Run your search first. In results, limit to Jurisdiction.
Google Scholar This link opens in a new window
U.S. District, Circuit, Tax and Bankruptcy Court cases since 1923. Choose the radio button CASE LAW.
Should *never* be the only database you search. Use it to supplement more comprehensive and authoritative library databases.

U.S. District Court Cases
2004 to present. Justia.

US Federal Courts

UScourts.gov provides excellent information *about* (and from) the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Although you can find cases here (via Pacer), you will need to register and potentially also pay a fee. Search for US cases using the links provided in the surrounding boxes.

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US Circuit Courts, Geographic Coverage

Geographic coverage areas of the United States Circuit Courts of Appeals below. Access a dynamic version of the map here, as well as links to US Circuit Court websites.