The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and the members of the court's Criminal Appellate Practice Bar Education Committee are hosting a series of court-sponsored on-day seminars. See the...
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News and Notices
Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Mon, 12/02/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit previously provided notice of proposed amendments to Local Rule 35.0, Local Rule 40.0, and Internal Operating Procedure X. The court solicited comments on the proposed...
Mon, 11/04/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seeking applicants for a bankruptcy judge position in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Rhode Island. More information can be found ...
Mon, 10/28/2024
The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit provides notice that it proposes the attached amendments to Local Rules 35.0...
Mon, 09/16/2024
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island is seeking qualified candidates for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge, serving in Providence, Rhode Island, commencing upon the retirement of Magistrate Judge Lincoln D. Almond in May 2025...
Thu, 07/11/2024
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that Anastasia Dubrovsky has been selected as the next Clerk of Court for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, effective October 1...
Thu, 06/13/2024
The Circuit Executive's Office is seeking programs to host the 2026 First Circuit Workshop with consideration from both Maine and Rhode Island venues. Please access the request for proposal with required event specifications...
Wed, 06/05/2024
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced yesterday that the Court has selected Attorney Tara I. Allen to serve as the next Federal Public Defender for the Districts of Massachusetts, New...
Thu, 05/30/2024
Five new members have been appointed to the Court of Appeals' Rules Advisory Committee. More information is available at the following link: 2024 First Circuit...
Thu, 04/04/2024
Press Release -- Kimberly A. Bacher Selected for the United States Bankruptcy Court in New Hampshire
Chief Judge David J. Barron of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit announced today that Kimberly A. Bacher has been selected to fill the upcoming vacancy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Hampshire...