What is the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals?

As an immigration attorney currently based in San Diego, California, Christopher Stender is a seasoned professional in giving legal advice on all issues dealing with immigration. Attorney Christopher Stender is a member and former vice president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association Arizona chapter and has tried cases in the First, Fifth and Ninth Circuit Courts of Appeals.

The United States courts of appeals act as the intermediary between the trial court and the Supreme Court system. Courts of appeals are considered to be the most influential part of the US judicial system since that is where new laws and legal precedence can be enacted.

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is especially important since it covers such a large area of the United States. With 15 federal districts in the western region, including Hawaii and Alaska, the Ninth Circuit has been considered by some to be the most liberal and diverse.

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