News & Announcements

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit invites applications for the position of Bankruptcy Administrator in the Middle District of Alabama, stationed at Montgomery.

The Clerk’s Office recently sent an email to attorneys who submitted an Application for Criminal Justice Act or Non-Criminal Justice Act Appointments to confirm that they are still interested in receiving appointments. If you previously submitted an application but did not receive the email, please contact the Clerk’s Office at (404) 335-6100 to update your information. If you are interested in receiving appointments and have not previously applied, please click here for the application.

The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit is soliciting comments from the public and members of the bar regarding the performance of the incumbent Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Alabama, Mr. Kevin L. Butler, and his office. If requested, the identity of a respondent to this solicitation will not be divulged without prior consent. However, Mr. Butler will be provided with a general description of the source and nature of any comments.

All comments should be submitted to Ms. Ashlyn D. Beck, Circuit Executive, Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, at CA11_Appointments@ca11.uscourts.gov on or before May 28, 2026. Please indicate “Federal Public Defender – ALND” in the subject line.

The Court has published for comment proposed revisions to the Eleventh Circuit Rules. Click here to view.

To review the April 1, 2026, version of the Eleventh Circuit Rules, click here.