Federal Appellate Courts

Federal appellate courts review decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was correctly applied. They do not re-examine factual evidence but focus on legal issues and whether the law was interpreted properly. These courts, organized in circuits across the U.S., provide a higher level of oversight and resolve disputes about legal rights and interpretations. Their decisions set legal precedents that lower courts and future cases follow. Essentially, they serve as the upper tier of the federal judicial system, ensuring consistent and fair application of federal law.