The U.S. District Courts are the trial courts of the federal court system in the United States. There are 94 district courts across the country, each serving a specific geographic area or district. These courts have jurisdiction over both civil and criminal cases that involve federal laws or the U.S. Constitution. Each district court is presided over by a district judge who is appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. The decisions of district courts can be appealed to the U.S. Courts of Appeals and ultimately to the U.S. Supreme Court.
