Detail from One Nation, Under Law, adorning the lobby of the Tallahassee Courthouse annex.  This collection of murals by artist Lincoln Perry portrays crucial moments in our judicial system's evolution.

Renovations to the historic Winston E. Arnow Federal Building were completed in 2011.

The Northern District of Florida is comprised of twenty three counties, ranging from Escambia county in the west, to Alachua county in the east.  The District serves approximately 1.75 million people in north Florida. Court Locations

Vacancy Announcement - Court Intern

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida is seeking qualified applicants for temporary court intern positions in Gainesville, Pensacola, and Tallahassee, FL.  Click here for more information.

Pro Bono Opportunity in case 4:18-cv-0066

This is a notice of an opportunity to provide pro bono representation in a case in the Tallahassee division of this court. The case is Mendoza v. Jones, 4:18CV66-RH/CAS.
The complete docket can be viewed here.

Vacancy Announcement - Pro Se Law Clerk

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida is seeking highly qualified applicants for a part-time (20 hours per week) pro se law clerk position.  Click here for more information.

Vacancy Announcement - Chief U.S. Probation Officer

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Chief United States Probation Officer.  Click here for more information.

Jury Scam Warning

Jury scams have seen a resurgence in recent months. If you receive a phone call or an email from someone claiming to be a court official, DO NOT give them your social security number, credit card number, or other personal information. If you receive such a call or email, immediately contact the jury administrator by phone, toll-free, at (866) 560-4756 or by email using our online contact form.

Pro Bono Opportunity in case 4:14cv410

This is a notice of an opportunity to provide pro bono representation in a case in the Tallahassee division of this court. The case is Alfred v. Craven et al, 4:14cv410-MW-CAS. 

Florida Federal Judicial Nominating Commission

The Member List, Rules of Procedure, Notice Related to Applications, and the Application for U.S. District Judge are now available.

Revision of the Local Rules of the Northern District of Florida

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida has revised its Local Rules. The revised rules are now in effect. The revised rules include significant changes from the prior rules. And the revised rules include changes from the draft that was circulated for public comment in May 2015. The full public notice, which includes a summary of the most significant changes is available here.

Pages

Court Locations

  • Gainesville

    (352) 380-2400

    United States Courthouse
    401 SE First Ave.
    Gainesville, FL 32601

  • Panama City

    (850) 769-4556

    United States Courthouse
    30 W. Government St.
    Panama City, Florida 32401

  • Pensacola

    (850) 435-8440

    Winston E. Arnow Federal Building
    100 N. Palafox St.
    Pensacola, FL 32502
     
  • Tallahassee

    (850) 521-3501

    United States Courthouse
    111 N. Adams St.
    Tallahassee, Florida 32301