United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

11th Circuit Atlanta, Georgia

About This Court

Hears appeals from the district courts of the 11th Circuit, listed below. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure, along with the court's own rules.

Active Judges 12

Name	Appointed By	Confirmed	Law School
Nancy Abudu	Joseph R. Biden	2023	Tulane University Law School
Elizabeth Branch	Donald J. Trump	2018	Emory University School of Law
Andrew Brasher	Donald J. Trump	2020	Harvard Law School
Britt Grant	Donald J. Trump	2018	Stanford Law School
Adalberto Jordan	Barack Obama	2012	University of Miami School of Law
Embry Kidd	Joseph R. Biden	2024	Yale Law School
Barbara Lagoa	Donald J. Trump	2019	Columbia Law School
Robert Luck	Donald J. Trump	2019	University of Florida Fredric G. Levin College of Law
Kevin Newsom	Donald J. Trump	2017	Harvard Law School
Jill Pryor	Barack Obama	2014	Yale Law School
William Pryor	George W. Bush	2005	Tulane University Law School
Robin Rosenbaum	Barack Obama	2014	University of Miami School of Law

Senior Judges 10

Name	Appointed By	Confirmed	Law School
R[obert] Anderson	None (reassignment)		Harvard Law School
Susan Black	George H.W. Bush	1992	University of Florida College of Law (now Fredric G. Levin College of Law)
Edward Carnes	George H.W. Bush	1992	Harvard Law School
Julie Carnes	Barack Obama	2014	University of Georgia School of Law
Joel Dubina	George H.W. Bush	1990	Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
James Edmondson	Ronald Reagan	1986	University of Georgia School of Law
Frank Hull	William J. Clinton	1997	Emory University School of Law
Stanley Marcus	William J. Clinton	1997	Harvard Law School
Gerald Tjoflat	None (reassignment)		Duke University School of Law
Charles Wilson	William J. Clinton	1999	Notre Dame Law School

Local Rules

The Rules and Internal Operating Procedures of the Eleventh Circuit, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.

Title I. Applicability of Rules 1

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 2-1	Court Action

Title II. Appeal from a Judgment or Order of a District Court 21

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 3-1	Failure to Object to a Magistrate Judge’s Findings or Recommendations
IOPs to FRAP 3	Appeal as of Right—How Taken
IOPs to FRAP 4	Appeal as of Right—When Taken
11th Cir. R. 5-1	Certificate Required
IOPs to FRAP 5	Appeal by Permission
IOPs to FRAP 6	Appeal in a Bankruptcy Case
11th Cir. R. 8-1	Motions
11th Cir. R. 8-2	Motion for Reconsideration
IOPs to FRAP 8	Stay or Injunction Pending Appeal
11th Cir. R. 9-1	Motions
IOPs to FRAP 9	Release in a Criminal Case
IOPs to FRAP 10	The Record on Appeal
11th Cir. R. 11-1	Duties of Court Reporters; Extensions of Time
11th Cir. R. 11-2	Certification and Transmission of Record - Duties of District Court Clerk
11th Cir. R. 11-3	Preparation and Transmission of Exhibits - Duties of District Court Clerk
11th Cir. R. 11-4	Form of Paper Record
IOPs to FRAP 11	Forwarding the Record
11th Cir. R. 12-1	Filing the Record
11th Cir. R. 12-2	Clerk’s Consolidation of Appeals
IOPs to FRAP 12	Docketing the Appeal; Filing a Representation Statement; Filing the Record
11th Cir. R. 12.1-1	Indicative Ruling by the District Court

Title III. Appeals from the United States Tax Court 2

Rule	Title
IOPs to FRAP 13	Appeals from the Tax Court
11th Cir. R. 14-1	Applicability of Other Circuit Rules to Appeals from the Tax Court

Title IV. Review or Enforcement of an Order of an Administrative Agency, Board, Commission, or Officer 11

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 15-1	Procedures in Proceedings for Review of Orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
11th Cir. R. 15-2	Petitions for Review and Applications for Enforcement
11th Cir. R. 15-3	Answer to Application for Enforcement
11th Cir. R. 15-4	Motion for Leave to Intervene
IOPs to FRAP 15	Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order—How Obtained; Intervention
11th Cir. R. 15.1-1	Failure to Prosecute
11th Cir. R. 16-1	Form of Paper Record
11th Cir. R. 18-1	Motions
11th Cir. R. 18-2	Motion for Reconsideration
IOPs to FRAP 18	Stay Pending Review
11th Cir. R. 20-1	Applicability of Other Circuit Rules to the Review or Enforcement of an Agency Order

Title V. Extraordinary Writs 2

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 21-1	Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition and Other Extraordinary Writs
IOPs to FRAP 21	Writs of Mandamus and Prohibition, and Other Extraordinary Writs

Title VI. Habeas Corpus; Proceedings in Forma Pauperis 8

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 22-1	Certificate of Appealability
11th Cir. R. 22-2	Length of Application for a Certificate of Appealability
11th Cir. R. 22-3	Application for Leave to File a Second or Successive Habeas Corpus Petition or Motion to Vacate, Set Aside or Correct Sentence
11th Cir. R. 22-4	Assignment of Capital Cases
IOPs to FRAP 22	Habeas Corpus and Section 2255 Proceedings
11th Cir. R. 24-1	Appeals In Forma Pauperis and Under the Criminal Justice Act
11th Cir. R. 24-2	Motion for Leave to Proceed on Appeal In Forma Pauperis
IOPs to FRAP 24	Proceeding in Forma Pauperis

Title VII. General Provisions 111

Rule	Title
11th Cir. R. 25-1	Filings from Party Represented by Counsel
11th Cir. R. 25-2	Filing of Papers Transmitted by Alternate Means
11th Cir. R. 25-3	Electronic Case Files (ECF) System
11th Cir. R. 25-4	Information and Signature Required
11th Cir. R. 25-5	Maintaining Privacy of Personal Data
11th Cir. R. 25-6	Court Action with Respect to Impermissible Language or Information in Filings
11th Cir. R. 25-7	Obligation to Notify Court of Change of Addresses
IOPs to FRAP 25	Filing and Service
11th Cir. R. 26-1	Motion for Extension of Time
IOPs to FRAP 26	Computing and Extending Time
11th Cir. R. 26.1-1	Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement (CIP): Filing Requirements
11th Cir. R. 26.1-2	CIP: Contents
11th Cir. R. 26.1-3	CIP: Form
11th Cir. R. 26.1-4	CIP: Amendments
11th Cir. R. 26.1-5	Failure to Submit a CIP or Complete the Web-based CIP
11th Cir. R. 27-1	Motions
11th Cir. R. 27-2	Motion for Reconsideration
11th Cir. R. 27-3	Successive Motions for Reconsideration Not Permitted
11th Cir. R. 27-4	Sanctions for Filing a Frivolous Motion
11th Cir. R. 27-5	Motions to Reinstate
IOPs to FRAP 27	Motions
11th Cir. R. 28-1	Briefs - Contents
11th Cir. R. 28-2	Appellee’s Brief
11th Cir. R. 28-3	Reply Brief
11th Cir. R. 28-4	Briefs from Party Represented by Counsel
11th Cir. R. 28-5	References to the Record
IOPs to FRAP 28	Briefs
11th Cir. R. 28.1-1	Briefs in Cross-Appeals
11th Cir. R. 28.1-2	Briefing Schedule in Cross-Appeals
IOPs to FRAP 28.1	Cross-Appeals
11th Cir. R. 29-1	Motions for Leave
11th Cir. R. 29-2	Amicus Brief
11th Cir. R. 29-3	Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Petition for Rehearing En Banc
11th Cir. R. 29-4	Motion for Leave to File Amicus Brief in Support of Petition for Panel Rehearing
IOPs to FRAP 29	Brief of an Amicus Curiae
11th Cir. R. 30-1	Appendix - Appeals from District Court and Tax Court
11th Cir. R. 30-2	Appendix - Agency Review Proceedings
11th Cir. R. 30-3	Electronic Appendix Submission
IOPs to FRAP 30	Appendix to the Briefs
11th Cir. R. 31-1	Briefs - Time for Serving and Filing
11th Cir. R. 31-2	Briefs and Appendices - Motion to Extend Time
11th Cir. R. 31-3	Briefs - Number of Paper Copies
11th Cir. R. 31-4	Expedited Briefing in Criminal Appeals
11th Cir. R. 31-5	Electronic Brief Submission
IOPs to FRAP 31	Serving and Filing Briefs
11th Cir. R. 32-1	Binding of Papers
11th Cir. R. 32-2	Briefs - Cover
11th Cir. R. 32-3	Briefs - Form
11th Cir. R. 32-4	Briefs - Page Numbering and Length
11th Cir. R. 32-5	Motions, Responses, and Replies - Certificates of Compliance
IOPs to FRAP 32	Form of Briefs, Appendices, and Other Papers
11th Cir. R. 33-1	Kinnard Mediation Center
11th Cir. R. 34-1	Sessions
11th Cir. R. 34-2	Quorum
11th Cir. R. 34-3	Non-Argument Calendar
11th Cir. R. 34-4	Oral Argument Calendar
11th Cir. R. 34-5	Counsel’s Table
IOPs to FRAP 34	Oral Argument
11th Cir. R. 36-1	[Rescinded]
11th Cir. R. 36-2	Unpublished Opinions
11th Cir. R. 36-3	Publishing Unpublished Opinions
IOPs to FRAP 36	Entry of Judgment; Notice
11th Cir. R. 38-1	Time for Filing Motions
IOPs to FRAP 38	Frivolous Appeal—Damages and Costs
11th Cir. R. 39-1	Costs
11th Cir. R. 39-2	Attorney’s Fees
11th Cir. R. 39-3	Fee Awards to Prevailing Parties Under the Equal Access to Justice Act
IOPs to FRAP 39	Costs
11th Cir. R. 40-1	Number of Copies
11th Cir. R. 40-2	Time
11th Cir. R. 40-3	Form
11th Cir. R. 40-4	Length
11th Cir. R. 40-5	Supplemental Authorities
11th Cir. R. 40-6	Extraordinary Nature of Petitions for En Banc Consideration
11th Cir. R. 40-7	Matters Not Considered En Banc
11th Cir. R. 40-8	En Banc Briefs
11th Cir. R. 40-9	En Banc Amicus Briefs
11th Cir. R. 40-10	Senior Circuit Judges’ Participation
11th Cir. R. 40-11	Effect of Granting Rehearing En Banc
IOPs to FRAP 40	Panel Rehearing; En Banc Determination
11th Cir. R. 41-1	Stay or Recall of Mandate
11th Cir. R. 41-2	Expediting Issuance of Mandate
11th Cir. R. 41-3	Published Order Dismissing Appeal or Disposing of a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus or Prohibition or Other Extraordinary Writ
11th Cir. R. 41-4	Non-Published Order Dismissing Appeal or Disposing of a Petition for a Writ of Mandamus or Prohibition or Other Extraordinary Writ
IOPs to FRAP 41	Mandate: Contents; Issuance and Effective Date; Stay
11th Cir. R. 42-1	Dismissal of Appeals
11th Cir. R. 42-2	Dismissal in a Civil Appeal for Appellant’s Failure to File Brief or Appendix by Due Date
11th Cir. R. 42-3	Dismissal in a Civil Appeal for Appellant’s Failure to Correct a Deficiency in Briefs or Appendices Within 14 Days of Notice
11th Cir. R. 42-4	Frivolous Appeals
IOPs to FRAP 42	Voluntary Dismissal
11th Cir. R. 45-1	Clerk
IOPs to FRAP 45	Clerk’s Duties
11th Cir. R. 46-1	Bar Admission and Fees
11th Cir. R. 46-2	Renewal of Bar Membership; Inactive Status
11th Cir. R. 46-3	Admission for Particular Proceeding
11th Cir. R. 46-4	Pro Hac Vice Admission
11th Cir. R. 46-5	Entry of Appearance
11th Cir. R. 46-6	Clerk’s Authority to Accept Filings
11th Cir. R. 46-7	Active Membership in Good Standing with State Bar Required to Practice; Changes in Status of Bar Membership Must Be Reported
11th Cir. R. 46-8	Certificate of Admission
11th Cir. R. 46-9	Attorney Discipline
11th Cir. R. 46-10	Appointment or Withdrawal of Counsel
11th Cir. R. 46-11	Appearance and Argument by Eligible Law Students
IOPs to FRAP 46	Attorneys
11th Cir. R. 47-1	Name, Seal, and Process
11th Cir. R. 47-2	Circuit Executive
11th Cir. R. 47-3	Circuit Librarian
11th Cir. R. 47-4	Staff Attorneys
11th Cir. R. 47-5	Judicial Conference
11th Cir. R. 47-6	Restrictions on Practice by Current and Former Employees
IOPs to FRAP 47	Local Rules by Courts of Appeals

Addenda to the Eleventh Circuit Rules 28

Rule	Title
Addendum One	Rules for Conduct of and Representation and Participation at the Eleventh Circuit Judicial Conference
Addendum Two	Procedures in Proceedings for Review of Orders of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
11th Cir. JCDR 6.1	Form
11th Cir. JCDR 6.2	Statement of Facts: Length; Format
11th Cir. JCDR 6.3	Submission of Documents
11th Cir. JCDR 6.4	No Copies Required
11th Cir. JCDR 6.5	Anonymous Complaints
11th Cir. JCDR 6.6	Manner of Filing
11th Cir. JCDR 6.7	Supplementation
11th Cir. JCDR 6.8	No Filing Fee
11th Cir. JCDR 6.9	Notification of Change of Address
11th Cir. JCDR 8.1	Receipt of Complaint Not in Proper Form
11th Cir. JCDR 8.2	Electronic Distribution of Complaints
11th Cir. JCDR 11.1	Electronic Distribution of Materials
11th Cir. JCDR 15.1	Electronic Distribution of Materials
11th Cir. JCDR 16.1	Electronic Distribution of Materials
11th Cir. JCDR 18.1	Petition for Review: Length; Format
11th Cir. JCDR 18.2	Manner of Filing
11th Cir. JCDR 18.3	Judicial Council Review Panel
11th Cir. JCDR 18.4	Electronic Distribution of Materials
11th Cir. JCDR 19.1	Electronic Distribution of Materials
11th Cir. JCDR 20.1	Electronic Distribution of Materials
Addendum Four	Eleventh Circuit Plan under the Criminal Justice Act
Addendum Five	Non-Criminal Justice Act Counsel Appointments
Addendum Six	Rules and Regulations of the Judicial Council and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for the Selection of Nominees, the Appointment of Bankruptcy Judges, and the Reappointment of Bankruptcy Judges
Addendum Seven	Regulations of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for the Selection and Appointment or the Reappointment of Federal Public Defenders
Addendum Eight	Rules Governing Attorney Discipline in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Addendum Nine	Regulations of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit for the Selection and Appointment or the Reappointment of Bankruptcy Administrators

District Courts in the 11th Circuit 9

Middle District of Alabama Montgomery, Alabama Northern District of Alabama Birmingham, Alabama Southern District of Alabama Mobile, Alabama Middle District of Florida Tampa, Florida Northern District of Florida Tallahassee, Florida Southern District of Florida Miami, Florida Middle District of Georgia Macon, Georgia Northern District of Georgia Atlanta, Georgia Southern District of Georgia Savannah, Georgia