There are other federal trial courts that have nationwide jurisdiction over certain types of cases, but the district court also has concurrent jurisdiction over many of those cases, and the district court is the only one with … See more

Each district court appoints a clerk, who is responsible for overseeing filings made with the court, maintaining the court's records, processing fees, fines, and restitution, and managing the non-judicial work of the court, including information technology, budget, … See more

Generally, a final ruling by a district court in either a civil or a criminal case can be appealed to the United States court of appeals in … See more

A judge of a United States district court is officially titled a "United States District Judge". Other federal judges, including circuit judges See more

Unlike some state courts, the power of federal courts to hear cases and controversies is strictly limited. Federal courts may not … See more

In order to represent a party in a case in a district court, a person must be an attorney at law and generally must be admitted to the bar of that … See more

The Central District of California is the largest federal district by population; it includes all five counties that make up Greater Los Angeles. … See more