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The Byron White Courthouse in Denver will be closed Friday, March 15, 2024 due to the continued winter storm affecting the Denver metro area. The Tenth Circuit Clerk’s Office will operate on a fully remote basis, and CM/ECF will remain available for...
March 14, 2024
The court has updated the Transcript Order Form. A fillable PDF and a Word version can be found on the Forms page of the Court's website.
February 13, 2024
The Court is seeking candidates for Circuit Executive for the 10th Circuit. Please see the job posting for additional information.
January 24, 2024
The hourly rates payable for providing legal representation in CJA matters will increase from $164 to $172 for non-capital work and from $210 to $220 for capital work performed on or after January 1, 2024. The case compensation maximum amounts (...
January 1, 2024
Please see the link for 2024 FRAP and Local Rules.
December 1, 2023
Changes to the Court of Appeals Fee Schedule take effect on December 1, 2023. Notably, the filing fee for an appeal will increase to $605, and the filing fee for petitions for review and original proceedings will increase to $600. Other fees will...
November 15, 2023
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit will continue to operate during any government shutdown caused by a lapse in appropriations. Pursuant to Judicial Conference policy, the court will continue all activities necessary to the...
September 29, 2023
Muskogee, OK -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has appointed Scott Graham as Federal Public Defender for the Eastern District of Oklahoma effective August 4, 2023. Mr. Graham has served as Interim Federal Public Defender...
August 4, 2023
Out of consideration for our judges, staff, and others who have business with the court, please do not enter the Byron White United States Courthouse if you have COVID-19 and are still infectious; have been asked to isolate; are experiencing...
May 26, 2023
Effective March 1, 2023, the court will no longer accept cash payments for any transactions. The Clerk’s Office strongly encourages payment of attorney admissions fees, original proceeding filing fees, and fees for certificates of good standing via...
February 16, 2023
Oklahoma City, OK -- On February 2, 2023, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Jeffrey Byers as the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Mr. Byers earned both his undergraduate and law degrees...
February 6, 2023
Effective October 28, 2022, the Tenth Circuit's pandemic-related restrictions on public access to the Byron White United States Courthouse ("Courthouse")–including access for arguing attorneys–have been updated. Please see the court's October 28,...
October 28, 2022
Denver, CO – Honorable Jerome A. Holmes will become Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals effective October 1, 2022.
“I am humbled and honored to be able to serve my country in the important position of Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit...
September 29, 2022
C-SPAN broadcast a recording of the Fireside Chat at the 10th Circuit Bench & Bar Conference on September 9, 2022, where Supreme Court Justice Roberts spoke with Chief Judge Tymkovich and Judge Holmes.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?522764-1/...
September 13, 2022
The 10th Circuit Clerk's Office is now on Twitter. Follow us at @USCourtsCA10 for the latest news and announcements, including court operations information, rules updates, outages, oral argument calendars, vacancy announcements, and more.
September 1, 2022
Muskogee, OK -- On Friday, April 8, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Honorable Paul R. Thomas to the bankruptcy bench for the Eastern District of Oklahoma.
Judge Thomas was previously with the Office of the United...
April 8, 2022
DENVER – Chief Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Veronica S. Rossman to the Court. President Joseph R. Biden nominated Judge Rossman in May 2021....
September 30, 2021
Honorable Mary Beck Briscoe of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals will take senior status effective March 15, 2021. Judge Briscoe received her commission on May 26, 1995 and served as Chief Circuit Judge from 2010 to 2015.
She...
February 10, 2021
Honorable Carlos F. Lucero has taken senior status effective February 1, 2021. He received his commission on June 30, 1995.
Judge Lucero resides in Denver, Colorado. He is a graduate of George Washington University Law School. He clerked for Judge...
February 9, 2021
The court implemented electronic filing in 2008. All pleadings filed in cases opened on January 1, 2008, or later are available electronically at https://pacer.uscourts.gov. Use of PACER requires that you set up an account with them. Information...
February 5, 2021
In response to recent widespread breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are implementing new procedures to protect highly sensitive sealed documents (HSDs) filed with the courts. The attached general order,...
January 22, 2021
Wichita, KS -- On Friday, July 24th, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Honorable Mitchell L. Herren to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Kansas.
Judge Herren was previously with the Hinkle Law Firm in Wichita...
July 24, 2020
Effective June 15, 2020 and until further notice, counsel and parties who wish to file documents or submit paper copies in person are strongly encouraged to use the Clerk’s Office drop box located just inside the front door of the courthouse....
May 28, 2020
Chief Judge Timothy Tymkovich is saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Monroe G. McKay, who had served on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals with distinction since 1977.
Judge McKay passed away of natural causes at his daughter’s home in...
March 31, 2020
The Judicial Council of the Tenth Circuit has issued an order that publicly reprimands U.S. District Judge Carlos Murguia of the District of Kansas for several forms of misconduct, including sexual harassment and other inappropriate behavior during...
September 30, 2019
The order can be found here. The Judicial Council is also releasing redacted copies of the petitions for review. Links to those can be found here.
March 11, 2019
DENVER – Chief Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Joel M. Carson to the Court. President Donald J. Trump nominated Judge Carson in December 2017....
May 18, 2018
Effective January 22, 2018, Tenth Circuit Rule 34.1(E)(1) was amended by General Order to reflect that audio recordings of oral arguments shall be posted to the court’s website within 48 hours of the argument unless the court orders otherwise....
January 22, 2018
DENVER – Chief Judge Timothy M. Tymkovich of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Allison H. Eid to the Court. The Senate confirmed Judge Eid’s nomination on November 2nd....
November 4, 2017
On November 13, 2017, the United States Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation. While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties represented by counsel will also be required to submit...
October 24, 2017
On Tuesday, September 26, 2017 the court heard oral arguments in 16−2172 Jackson, et al v. Los Lunas Community Program, et al. To download a copy of the recording, use the link below. To save the file to your computer, please do the following:
In...
September 26, 2017
DENVER - The current 14-year term of office of Michael E. Romero, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Colorado at Denver, Colorado, is due to expire on December 21, 2017. The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is...
May 23, 2017
Denver, CO -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has appointed Honorable Kimberley H. Tyson to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Colorado, effective Friday, May 12, 2017.
Judge Tyson was previously a director of Ireland...
May 12, 2017
Denver—Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Neil M. Gorsuch was confirmed to the United States Supreme Court on April 7, 2017. Judge Gorsuch was appointed to the Tenth Circuit on August 8, 2006.
Chief Judge Tymkovich remarked, “Judge Gorsuch has...
May 12, 2017
KANSAS CITY - The current 14-year term of office of Robert D. Berger, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Kansas at Kansas City, Kansas, is due to expire on October 15, 2017. The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is...
April 26, 2017
Ceremony Marks Naming Federal Courthouse in Oklahoma City for Circuit Judge William J. Holloway, Jr.
OKLAHOMA CITY—Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals is pleased to announce that a ceremony was held February 12, 2016 dedicating the federal courthouse in Oklahoma City as William J. Holloway, Jr. United States Courthouse. Judge Holloway was the longest...
February 2, 2016
The court has approved changes to local rule 34.1(A)(3) regarding when and in what form motions to postpone oral argument must be submitted. The changes take effect May 9, 2016, and will apply to calendars held after that date. Please see the memo...
February 1, 2016
Denver, CO -- The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has appointed Honorable Joseph G. Rosania, Jr. to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Colorado, effective Monday, January 4, 2016.
Judge Rosania was previously in private...
January 4, 2016
Denver, CO – Today Honorable Timothy M. Tymkovich became Chief Judge of the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. On September 30, 2015 a ceremony was held at the Byron White U.S. Courthouse in Denver, Colorado marking Judge Tymkovich’s elevation to Chief...
October 1, 2015
Salt Lake City, UT -- On Friday, September 4, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Honorable Kevin R. Anderson to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Utah.
Judge Anderson was previously the Standing Chapter 13...
September 4, 2015
Denver, CO – The United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Tenth Circuit (BAP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judge Janice Miller Karlin as its new Chief Judge effective September 4, 2015.
Judge Karlin, Bankruptcy Judge for the...
August 31, 2015
Denver, CO – Honorable Mary Beck Briscoe, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, announced that she will step down as chief judge effective September 30, 2015. The new chief judge will be Honorable Timothy M....
July 27, 2015
Effective July 20, 2015, all Tenth Circuit Appellate Criminal Justice Act ("CJA") vouchers must be prepared and submitted electronically via eVoucher. eVoucher is a nationally-supported, web-based solution for preparation, submission, monitoring and...
July 17, 2015
On Wednesday, July 8, important changes to the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals Criminal Justice Act Plan will take effect. Please see the General Order directing those changes; a copy of the new plan is attached at the end of the order.
June 22, 2015
Denver, CO -- On Monday, March 23rd, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Honorable Thomas B. McNamara to the bankruptcy bench for the District of Colorado.
Judge McNamara was previously with the law firm Davis Graham...
March 23, 2015
Denver, CO -- On Friday, December 12, 2014, the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit appointed Honorable Janice D. Loyd to the bankruptcy bench for the Western District of Oklahoma.
Judge Loyd has served her entire career...
December 17, 2014
TOPEKA, Kans. – The Honorable Nancy L. Moritz took her formal oath of office as an Article III judge on the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals today at White Concert Hall on the Washburn University campus in Topeka, Kansas. Approximately four hundred...
October 17, 2014
DENVER - The current 14-year term of office of Elizabeth E. Brown, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Colorado at Denver, Colorado is due to expire on April 15, 2015. The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is...
September 15, 2014
DENVER – The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe for the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, is due to expire on February 11, 2015.
The United States District Court is...
August 29, 2014
DENVER – Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Nancy L. Moritz to the Court. President Obama nominated Judge Moritz in August 2013. Judge Moritz’s...
July 30, 2014
OKLAHOMA CITY—Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals Senior Judge William J. Holloway, Jr. died at his home in Oklahoma City, April 25, 2014, at the age of 90.
Judge Holloway had a long and distinguished career, culminating in more than 45 years on the...
April 25, 2014
Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh to the Court. President Obama nominated Judge McHugh on May 16, 2013, and renominated her on...
March 21, 2014
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is pleased to announce the appointment of Melody Brannon Evans as the Federal Public Defender for the District of Kansas.
January 17, 2014
Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Gregory A. Phillips to the Court. President Obama nominated Judge Phillips on January 31, 2013. Judge Phillips...
July 15, 2013
Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe is saddened to announce the passing of the Honorable Robert H. McWilliams, who had served on the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals with distinction since 1970. Judge McWilliams was appointed to the federal bench by...
April 12, 2013
Chief Judge Mary Beck Briscoe of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit announced today the appointment of the Honorable Robert E. Bacharach to the Court. President Obama nominated Judge Bacharach on January 23, 2012, and...
March 1, 2013