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Step-by-step guides and reference charts for preparing and filing an appeal in the Fifth Circuit.
5th Circuit Appeal Flow Chart
A visual overview of the steps in a Fifth Circuit appeal.
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Practitioner Guide
A practical guide to practice and procedure before the court.
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Guide to Filing Emergency Motions / Petitions
How to file time-sensitive motions and petitions.
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Accessing District Court EROA
Downloading the Electronic Record on Appeal in CM/ECF.
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Accessing Administrative Records
Obtaining the administrative record in agency review cases.
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Brief Guidance and Sample Briefs