Fourth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals Case Law

Established in 1891 and located in Richmond, Virginia, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit exercises appellate jurisdiction over courts in the following districts:

The court is considered mid-sized among the U.S. Circuit Courts, with 15 authorized judgeships. The Judges in this circuit continue the unique tradition of stepping down from the bench after oral argument to shake the hands of the attorneys in the case. Read a detailed history of the Fourth Circuit here.

Browse Opinions From the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Recent Decisions From the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
US v. Yomere Busbee
Date: November 6, 2026
 Docket Number: 23-4227
US v. DaQuan Lane
Date: November 6, 2026
 Docket Number: 24-4312
US v. Mark Crenshaw
Date: November 6, 2026
 Docket Number: 25-6173
Edward O'Donnell v. Baltimore County Police
Date: November 6, 2026
 Docket Number: 26-1870
Sarahia Benn v. Brian Tucci
Date: November 6, 2026
 Docket Number: 26-2000
Juanisha Brooks v. Commonwealth of Virginia
Date: November 5, 2026
 Docket Number: 24-1506
US v. Julian Gill
Date: November 5, 2026
 Docket Number: 25-4255
US v. Randel Hoggard
Date: November 5, 2026
 Docket Number: 25-4520
Natl Assn of Immigration Judges v. Sirce Owen
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 23-2235
David Babb v. David Isom
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 24-1916
Joshua Stacy v. Christie Leary
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 25-1885
US v. William Graham
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 25-6889
Michael Coleman v. Target Corporation
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 26-1016
Sara Burrows v. PNC Bank, N.A.
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 26-1217
N'Neka Henderson v. W. Townsend
Date: November 4, 2026
 Docket Number: 26-6396

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