Calculate appeal deadlines, briefing schedules, and oral argument timing for all federal circuit courts with circuit-specific local rules and variations.
Calculate deadlines for federal appellate proceedings across all circuits
Federal CourtsHeavy administrative law docket. Abbreviated briefing procedures for some agency cases. Extensive electronic filing requirements. Pre-argument settlement conferences common.
Largest circuit with heavy caseload. Frequent use of 3-judge motions panels. Appellate Settlement Program available. Calendar notes system for case tracking.
Exclusive jurisdiction over patent appeals, international trade, federal personnel, and Court of Federal Claims. Specialized local rules for technical cases.
Strict adherence to briefing deadlines. Active mediation program. Frequent oral arguments. Summary disposition procedures for appropriate cases.
Input the date of the final judgment or appealable order. FRAP 4(a)(1) requires notice of appeal within 30 days for most civil cases, 60 days if the United States is a party.
Choose your circuit (1st-11th, D.C., or Federal Circuit). Each circuit has local rules that may modify briefing schedules, page limits, and procedural requirements.
Specify civil appeal, criminal appeal, agency review, or special proceeding. Different case types have varying deadlines and procedural requirements under FRAP.
Determine if post-judgment motions were filed (Rule 59, 60, etc.). These motions toll the appeal deadline until resolution, potentially extending your filing window.
Calculate appellant brief (40 days after record filing), appellee brief (30 days after appellant brief), and optional reply brief (21 days after appellee brief) deadlines.
Order transcripts immediately (FRAP 10), coordinate with court reporter, and ensure complete record transmission within 40 days of notice filing.