United States Federal District Courts
How a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help
Introduction: Facing a Federal Case? You Need to Know Where You Stand
When you're being investigated or charged with a federal crime, one of the first questions is: Where will my case be prosecuted? The answer lies in the United States District Courts—94 federal trial courts spread across the country, each with its own geographic reach, courthouse locations, and judges.
Understanding which federal district has jurisdiction over your case is essential. Whether your case arises in a major city like Las Vegas, Los Angeles or New York, or a smaller division like Waco, Texas, federal court operates under a unified but regionally administered system of rules. Navigating this system requires the skill and experience of a lawyer who knows the federal process—and who can defend you wherever your case is filed.
What Are Federal Judicial Districts?
The federal court system in the United States is organized into 94 judicial districts, each serving a specific geographic area. These districts were established by Congress under the Judiciary Act of 1789, which laid the foundation for federal trial courts across the newly formed nation. As the country expanded, new districts were added by legislation to ensure that all federal cases could be heard locally and efficiently.
Each district includes at least one U.S. District Court, which is the trial-level court in the federal system. These courts handle all categories of federal criminal cases, including:
- Drug trafficking and conspiracy
- White collar fraud
- Firearms offenses
- Immigration crimes
- RICO and organized crime prosecutions
- Sex crimes involving interstate or online conduct
Federal district courts are overseen by Article III judges, magistrate judges, and supported by U.S. Probation, Pretrial Services, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Complete List of All 94 U.S. District Courts by State and Territory
Each state has at least one federal judicial district. Many, like Texas and California, have multiple. Here is a complete list of all 94 federal districts, organized by state:
Alabama
- Northern District of Alabama
- Middle District of Alabama
- Southern District of Alabama
Alaska
- District of Alaska
Arizona
- District of Arizona
Arkansas
- Eastern District of Arkansas
- Western District of Arkansas
California
- Northern District of California
- Eastern District of California
- Central District of California
- Southern District of California
Colorado
- District of Colorado
Connecticut
- District of Connecticut
Delaware
- District of Delaware
District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Florida
- Northern District of Florida
- Middle District of Florida
- Southern District of Florida
Georgia
- Northern District of Georgia
- Middle District of Georgia
- Southern District of Georgia
Hawaii
- District of Hawaii
Idaho
- District of Idaho
Illinois
- Northern District of Illinois
- Central District of Illinois
- Southern District of Illinois
Indiana
- Northern District of Indiana
- Southern District of Indiana
Iowa
- Northern District of Iowa
- Southern District of Iowa
Kansas
- District of Kansas
Kentucky
- Eastern District of Kentucky
- Western District of Kentucky
Louisiana
- Eastern District of Louisiana
- Middle District of Louisiana
- Western District of Louisiana
Maine
- District of Maine
Maryland
- District of Maryland
Massachusetts
- District of Massachusetts
Michigan
- Eastern District of Michigan
- Western District of Michigan
Minnesota
- District of Minnesota
Mississippi
- Northern District of Mississippi
- Southern District of Mississippi
Missouri
- Eastern District of Missouri
- Western District of Missouri
Montana
- District of Montana
Nebraska
- District of Nebraska
Nevada
- District of Nevada
New Hampshire
- District of New Hampshire
New Jersey
- District of New Jersey
New Mexico
- District of New Mexico
New York
- Northern District of New York
- Southern District of New York
- Eastern District of New York
- Western District of New York
North Carolina
- Eastern District of North Carolina
- Middle District of North Carolina
- Western District of North Carolina
North Dakota
- District of North Dakota
Ohio
- Northern District of Ohio
- Southern District of Ohio
Oklahoma
- Northern District of Oklahoma
- Eastern District of Oklahoma
- Western District of Oklahoma
Oregon
- District of Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Middle District of Pennsylvania
- Western District of Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
- District of Rhode Island
South Carolina
- District of South Carolina
South Dakota
- District of South Dakota
Tennessee
- Eastern District of Tennessee
- Middle District of Tennessee
- Western District of Tennessee
Texas
- Northern District of Texas
- Eastern District of Texas
- Southern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
Utah
- District of Utah
Vermont
- District of Vermont
Virginia
- Eastern District of Virginia
- Western District of Virginia
Washington
- Eastern District of Washington
- Western District of Washington
West Virginia
- Northern District of West Virginia
- Southern District of West Virginia
Wisconsin
- Eastern District of Wisconsin
- Western District of Wisconsin
Wyoming
- District of Wyoming
U.S. Territories
- District of Puerto Rico
- District of the Virgin Islands
- District of Guam
- District of the Northern Mariana Islands
How a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help
When you're charged with a federal crime, it's not just a higher court—it's a higher level of prosecution, with trained agents, complex procedures, and powerful sentencing tools. You may be facing multiple counts, enhancements under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, or charges that span across district lines.
This is not the time to trust your case to someone who “handles some federal work.” You need a lawyer with proven results in the federal system.
Why Choose Josh Tomsheck for Federal Defense
Josh Tomsheck is a nationally respected criminal defense attorney and founder of NVFederalDefense.com. He is:
- A Nationally Board-Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
- A Registered Specialist in Criminal Trial Law with the State Bar of Nevada
- A former Chief Deputy District Attorney with deep insight into government prosecutions
- Admitted in multiple federal courts and available for pro hac vice admission in all 94 districts
- A Life Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL)
Josh has defended clients in nearly every type of federal case—from drug trafficking and RICO to PPP fraud, firearms offenses, and child exploitation crimes. Whether your case is in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, New York, or a smaller division like Wichita Falls, Texas, Josh has the courtroom presence and litigation skills to fight for the best possible outcome.
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Whether you've already been indicted or you've just received a target letter, don't wait to protect your future. Contact Josh Tomsheck and his team at NVFederalDefense.com for a confidential consultation about your federal criminal case.
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