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Jurisdiction Finder

Answer a few questions about your legal matter and find which courts may have jurisdiction over your case.

How It Works

  1. 1

    Select Matter Type

    Choose whether your matter is civil or criminal.

  2. 2

    Answer Jurisdiction Questions

    Provide details about party locations, amount in controversy, and subject matter.

  3. 3

    View Court Options

    See which courts have jurisdiction over your matter with legal basis citations.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my case belongs in federal or state court?
Federal court has jurisdiction when the case involves federal law (federal question) or when parties are from different states and the amount exceeds $75,000 (diversity). Most other cases go to state court.
Can a case be in both federal and state court?
Yes, this is called concurrent jurisdiction. Many cases qualify for both. The plaintiff chooses where to file, but the defendant may be able to remove from state to federal court.
What is personal jurisdiction?
Personal jurisdiction is a court's authority over a specific person or entity. It typically requires the defendant to have sufficient contacts with the forum state (minimum contacts test from International Shoe).

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