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United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

The Eleventh Circuit covers Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Through the Southern District of Florida it receives a distinctive volume of international, maritime and cross-border financial litigation, alongside consumer finance and securities appeals.

What it does

  • Hears appeals from the district courts of Alabama, Florida and Georgia
  • Reviews federal agency decisions within its jurisdiction
  • Decides maritime and international appeals

Matters it hears

  • International and cross-border commercial appeals
  • Maritime and admiralty appeals
  • Consumer finance and securities appeals
  • Civil and criminal appeals generally

Appeals & review

Appeals generally go to Supreme Court of the United States.

Appeal and review deadlines are short and strictly applied. Treat the decision date as the start of a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states does it cover?
Alabama, Florida and Georgia.

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