About District Court · Jacksonville
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, is a federal court serving 12 counties in northeastern Florida. Headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, it handles both civil and criminal cases and is part of a larger district that includes five divisions across the state. The court provides services to litigants, lawyers, jurors, and the public, with facilities including conference rooms, secure access, and accommodations for nursing mothers. It operates under federal judicial standards and is staffed by district judges, senior judges, and magistrate judges, with clerks and staff attorneys providing legal support.
This federal court serves Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Hamilton, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, and Union Counties. It is one of 94 U.S. District Courts nationwide and part of the Middle District of Florida, which was established in 1962 to address Florida’s growing population. The Jacksonville Division is located at 300 North Hogan Street, with the Clerk’s Office open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). The courthouse is wheelchair-accessible and offers amenities such as a lawyer conference room, vending machines, and secure parking nearby. Security measures include metal detectors, ID checks, and restrictions on weapons and electronic devices. The court has a long history of handling landmark cases, including civil rights litigation and election recounts, and is staffed by 14 district judges, 18 senior judges, and 18 magistrate judges, supported by staff attorneys and law clerks.
- In business
- since 1962
- Serves
- Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Hamilton, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union Counties
About the Court
The United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Jacksonville Division, is a federal court serving 12 counties in northeastern Florida. Headquartered in downtown Jacksonville, it handles both civil and criminal cases and is part of a larger district that includes five divisions across the state. The court provides services to litigants, lawyers, jurors, and the public, with facilities including conference rooms, secure access, and accommodations for nursing mothers. It operates under federal judicial standards and is staffed by district judges, senior judges, and magistrate judges, with clerks and staff attorneys providing legal support.
Services
The court offers services for filing civil and criminal cases, legal support for litigants and lawyers, jury services, lawyer conference rooms, and accommodations for nursing mothers. Staff attorneys and law clerks provide legal advice, conduct research, draft memoranda, and assist pro se litigants.
- Filing civil and criminal cases
- Legal advice via staff attorneys and law clerks
- Juror services
- Lawyer conference room
- Private space for nursing mothers
Hours and Locations
The courthouse is open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). The Clerk’s Office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday–Friday (excluding holidays). The courthouse is located at 300 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, Florida 32202.
History
Established in 1962, the Middle District of Florida was created to serve 33 counties previously in the Southern District. It has handled landmark cases including school desegregation, death penalty stays, and election recounts. The Jacksonville Division is one of five divisions in the district, with the Clerk’s Office headquartered in Orlando.
- Established in 1962
- Handled landmark cases including school desegregation, death penalty stays, and election recounts
- Five divisions: Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, and Tampa