Judges and Judiciary,
Appellate Practice,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
May 6, 2025
Cf. 9th Cir.: How the Ninth Circuit stands out
The Ninth Circuit stands out among the federal courts of appeals as a vast and uniquely structured judicial galaxy--spanning immense geography, handling the largest caseload, and operating with distinct rules, administrative innovations, and judicial practices that set it apart from its sister circuits.
Benjamin G. Shatz
Partner
Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
Appellate Law (Certified), Litigation
Email: bshatz@manatt.com
Benjamin is a certified specialist in appellate law who co-chairs the Appellate Practice Group at Manatt in the firm's Los Angeles office. Exceptionally Appealing appears the first Tuesday of the month.
Those who practice in the Ninth Circuit know what a special court it is. The court is vast, ranging from the arctic to the tropics, from the mountains to the farmlands, from the deserts to the sea. It's the biggest circuit by far, not just geographically, but in its number of judges and its expansive administration. To wit, the Ninth Circuit has 29 judgeships and 23 senior judges, whereas the next largest in these categories are at 17 active judges (the 5th) and 15 senior jud...
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