Personal Injury Court & Resource Directory
Welcome to the most comprehensive personal injury resource page available online. Whether you are an individual seeking guidance after an accident, a legal professional looking for court information, or a researcher exploring state-specific legal systems, this page provides everything you need. From state supreme courts to local trial courts, and from appellate divisions to county-level resources, you can find accurate, up-to-date information for all 50 states in one place.
Personal injury law can be complex, and navigating the courts and legal resources in your state can feel overwhelming. This guide organizes every state alphabetically, detailing the highest courts, appellate courts, and trial courts where civil and personal injury matters are heard. We’ve also included the top counties in each state, along with local court resources, self-help centers, and official links so you can access forms, procedures, and guidance directly.
Use the Table of Contents below to quickly jump to your state of interest, or scroll through the page for a complete nationwide overview. Whether you’re filing a personal injury claim, researching case law, or simply looking to understand your legal options, this page serves as your ultimate starting point for accurate, practical, and actionable information.
All links provided are official court websites or state judicial resources, ensuring you have reliable access to the most current rules, procedures, and guidance. This page is designed to save you time, provide clarity, and help you make informed decisions when it comes to personal injury law in your state.
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Alabama
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Alabama: Highest court in the state; oversees appeals and statewide judicial rules. judicial.alabama.gov
Appellate Courts: Court of Civil Appeals & Court of Criminal Appeals. Handles civil, criminal, domestic, and administrative appeals. alabamaatj.org
Trial Courts: Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction) and District Courts (limited jurisdiction: small claims, misdemeanors, juvenile). 41 judicial circuits across 67 counties. Wikipedia: Alabama Circuit Courts
Top 5 Counties & Court Info
- Jefferson County: 10th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court handles civil, criminal, PI cases. jefferson.alacourt.gov
- Mobile County: Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. Civil and criminal matters. mobile.alacourt.gov
- Madison County: Circuit Court handles general civil cases (verify local divisions).
- Baldwin County: Twenty-Eighth Judicial Circuit. Civil matters and PI claims. baldwinal.org
- Montgomery County: Circuit and District Courts. General civil matters. alacourt.gov
Statewide Resources
- Alabama Unified Judicial System – Circuit Directory
- E-Filing / Just One Look Portal
- Pro bono/legal aid: South Alabama Volunteer Lawyers Program and local county resources.
Alaska
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Alaska: Highest court in the state. courts.alaska.gov
Court of Appeals: Handles criminal and some civil appeals.
Superior Courts: General jurisdiction trial courts; handle civil, criminal, family, probate. courts.alaska.gov
Top 5 Boroughs / Counties
- Anchorage — Alaska Trial Courts — https://courts.alaska.gov/
- Fairbanks North Star — Alaska Trial Courts — https://courts.alaska.gov/
- Matanuska-Susitna — Alaska Trial Courts — https://courts.alaska.gov/
- Kenai Peninsula — Alaska Trial Courts — https://courts.alaska.gov/
- Kodiak Island — Alaska Trial Courts — https://courts.alaska.gov/
Resources
Arizona
State-Level Courts
Arizona Supreme Court: Highest appellate court. azcourts.gov
Trial Courts / Superior Courts: County-level superior courts handle civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile cases.
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Maricopa County: Superior Court, Civil Division for PI cases. Law Library Resource Center
- Pima County: Superior Court handles civil/PI cases. sc.pima.gov
- Pinal County: Superior Court, general civil jurisdiction. sc.pinal.gov
- Yavapai County: Superior Court civil division. yavapai.us
- Mohave County: Superior Court civil division. azcourts.gov
Statewide Resources
Arkansas
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Arkansas: Highest appellate court. arcourts.gov
Court of Appeals: Handles civil and criminal appeals. arcourts.gov
Trial Courts: Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction), District Courts (limited). Civil cases and PI handled in Circuit Courts. arcourts.gov
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Pulaski County – Circuit Court, civil division. pulaskiclerk.com
- Washington County – Circuit Court. arcourts.gov
- Benton County – Circuit Court. bentoncountyar.gov
- Saline County – Circuit Court. salinecounty.org
- Faulkner County – Circuit Court. faulknercounty.org
Resources
- Arkansas Legal Services (pro bono / low-cost)
- Self-help info available at local circuit clerk offices.
California
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of California: Highest court. supreme.courts.ca.gov
Courts of Appeal: 6 appellate districts handling civil/criminal appeals. appellate.courts.ca.gov
Superior Courts: 58 trial courts (one per county), handling civil, criminal, probate, family, juvenile, small claims. courts.ca.gov
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Los Angeles County – Superior Court, civil division. lacourt.org
- San Diego County – Superior Court. sdcourt.ca.gov
- Orange County – Superior Court. occourts.org
- Riverside County – Superior Court. riverside.courts.ca.gov
- San Bernardino County – Superior Court. sb-court.org
Resources
- California Courts Self-Help Guide
- Local legal aid and pro bono info via county superior courts.
Colorado
State-Level Courts
Colorado Supreme Court — highest court in the state, court of last resort. coloradojudicial.gov
Colorado Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court handling most appeals from district courts. coloradojudicial.gov
Trial Courts:
- District Courts — general jurisdiction (civil, criminal, probate, family, etc.) covering 23 judicial districts. coloradojudicial.gov
- County Courts — limited jurisdiction (civil under $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic, small claims). List of County Courts
- Water Courts — special courts for water rights and water‑use disputes (unique to Colorado). coloradojudicial.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Court Info
- Denver County — Denver District Court — https://www.courts.state.co.us/
- El Paso County — El Paso County District Court — https://www.courts.state.co.us/
- Arapahoe County — Arapahoe County District Court — https://www.courts.state.co.us/
- Jefferson County — Jefferson County District Court — https://www.courts.state.co.us/
- Boulder County — Boulder District Court — https://www.courts.state.co.us/
Resources / Self‑Help / Public Access
Connecticut
State‑Level Courts
Connecticut Supreme Court — highest appellate court in the state. jud.ct.gov
Appellate Court / Superior Courts: The bulk of civil and criminal matters, including personal‑injury cases, are handled in Superior Courts. jud.ct.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Court Info
- Fairfield County — Fairfield Judicial District Superior Court — https://jud.ct.gov/
- Hartford County — Hartford Judicial District Superior Court — https://jud.ct.gov/directory/
- New Haven County — New Haven Judicial District Superior Court — https://jud.ct.gov/directory/
- New London County — New London Judicial District Superior Court — https://jud.ct.gov/directory/
- Middlesex County — Middlesex Judicial District Superior Court — https://jud.ct.gov/directory/
Resources / Public Access
- Connecticut Judicial Branch – official site with court directory, forms, and self‑help info
- Online case‑search and public court records available (via state court records system)
Delaware
State‑Level Courts
Delaware Supreme Court — highest court. courts.delaware.gov
Other major courts include:
- Superior Court — general jurisdiction court for serious civil & criminal cases. courts.delaware.gov
- Court of Common Pleas — handles civil matters (smaller‑scale), small claims, and preliminary hearings. courts.delaware.gov
- Family Court, Justice of the Peace Courts, Court of Chancery — for specialized matters, not routine PI/civil trials. courts.delaware.gov
Top 3 Counties (Delaware only has three):
- New Castle County — Delaware Superior Court — https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/
- Kent County — Delaware Superior Court — https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/
- Sussex County — Delaware Superior Court — https://courts.delaware.gov/superior/
Resources / Public Access
- Delaware Courts – official site; includes civil‑case search, court locations & filing info
- Online e‑filing and e‑payment systems available through Delaware Courts. courts.delaware.gov
Delaware
State‑Level Courts
Supreme Court of Delaware — highest court in the state. courts.delaware.gov
Superior Court — general‑jurisdiction civil & criminal cases. courts.delaware.gov
Court of Common Pleas — lower civil & small‑claims jurisdiction, where smaller civil matters may be filed. courts.delaware.gov
Counties
- New Castle County
- Kent County
- Sussex County
Resources / Public Access
- Delaware Courts — official site (court directory, filing & case info)
- General civil filing and case search info available through Delaware court portals.
Florida
State‑Level Courts
Supreme Court of Florida — highest court in the state. flcourts.gov
District Courts of Appeal — six intermediate appellate courts handling appeals from trial courts. flcourts.gov
Trial Courts:
- Circuit Courts — general jurisdiction for major civil cases, serious criminal cases.
- County Courts — limited jurisdiction (smaller civil claims, misdemeanors, small claims).
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Miami-Dade County — 11th Judicial Circuit Court — https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/
- Broward County — 17th Judicial Circuit Court — https://www.17th.flcourts.org/
- Palm Beach County — 15th Judicial Circuit Court — https://www.15thcircuit.com/
- Hillsborough County — 13th Judicial Circuit Court — https://www.fljud13.org/
- Orange County — 9th Judicial Circuit Court — https://www.myorangeclerk.com/
Resources / Self‑Help / Public Access
- Florida State Courts — official site, court structure & self-help info
- For large‑county civil / PI cases, Circuit Courts in each judicial circuit handle general‑jurisdiction matters.
Georgia
State‑Level Courts
Supreme Court of Georgia — highest appellate court in the state. Court of Appeals handles appeals from lower courts.
Superior Courts — general‑jurisdiction trial courts across all counties, handling civil (including PI), criminal felony, family, probate, etc.
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Fulton County — Fulton County Superior Court — https://www.fultoncountyga.gov/inside-fulton-county/fulton-county-courts/superior-court
- Gwinnett County — Gwinnett County Superior Court — https://www.gwinnettcourts.com/
- Cobb County — Cobb County Superior Court — https://www.cobbcounty.org/
- DeKalb County — DeKalb County Superior Court — https://dekalbsuperiorcourt.com/
- Clayton County — Clayton County Superior Court — https://www.claytoncountyga.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Courts of Georgia — official site with court directory & resources
- Each county’s Superior Court handles civil / PI cases — check county‑level clerk websites for filing, case status, etc.
Hawaii
State‑Level Courts
Supreme Court of Hawaii — highest court. courts.state.hi.us
Intermediate Court of Appeals — handles appeals from trial courts (civil, criminal, family, etc.). courts.state.hi.us
Circuit (Trial) Courts — general‑jurisdiction trial courts for civil, criminal, family, probate, etc. courts.state.hi.us
Top Counties / Counties‑equivalents
- Honolulu (Oahu) — First Circuit Court — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/
- Hawaii County (Big Island) — Third Circuit Court — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/
- Maui County — Second Circuit Court — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/
- Kauai County — Fifth Circuit Court — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/
- Kalawao County — Handled by Maui Circuit Court — https://www.courts.state.hi.us/
Resources / Public Access
Idaho
State‑Level Courts
Supreme Court of Idaho — highest court. isc.idaho.gov
Court of Appeals — handles appeals from district courts. isc.idaho.gov
District (Trial) Courts — general‑jurisdiction trial courts where civil (including PI), criminal, family, probate cases are filed. isc.idaho.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Ada County — Ada County District Court — https://adacounty.id.gov/courts/
- Canyon County — Canyon County District Court — https://www.canyoncounty.id.gov/
- Kootenai County — Kootenai County District Court — https://www.kcgov.us/
- Bonneville County — Bonneville County District Court — https://www.co.bonneville.id.us/
- Bannock County — Bannock County District Court — https://www.bannockcounty.us/
Resources / Public Access
Illinois
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Illinois — highest court; final appellate authority. illinoiscourts.gov
Appellate Courts — five appellate districts handling most appeals from circuit courts. illinoiscourts.gov
Circuit Courts — trial courts for civil, criminal, probate, and family cases. 24 judicial circuits cover 102 counties. illinoiscourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Cook County — largest county; Civil Division handles PI and general civil matters. cookcountycourt.org
- DuPage County — Circuit Court. dupageco.org
- Lake County — Circuit Court Civil Division. lakecountyil.gov
- Will County — Circuit Court. willcountyillinois.com
- Kane County — Circuit Court Civil Division. countyofkane.org
Resources / Public Access
- Illinois Courts Self-Help & Forms
- County law libraries and clerk offices provide guidance for self-represented litigants.
Indiana
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Indiana — highest appellate authority. in.gov/judiciary
Court of Appeals of Indiana — handles civil and criminal appeals from trial courts. in.gov/judiciary
Trial Courts: Circuit, Superior, and County Courts for civil (including PI), criminal, probate, and family law cases. in.gov/judiciary
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Marion County — Marion County Courts — https://www.indy.gov/
- Lake County — Lake County Courts — https://www.lakecountyin.org/
- Allen County — Allen County Courts — https://allencounty.us/
- Hamilton County — Hamilton County Courts — https://www.hamiltoncounty.in.gov/
- St. Joseph County — St. Joseph Courts — https://www.sjcindiana.com/
Resources / Public Access
Iowa
State-Level Courts
Iowa Supreme Court — highest court. iowacourts.gov
Iowa Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. iowacourts.gov
District Courts — general jurisdiction courts for civil, criminal, probate, and family cases; 8 judicial districts statewide. iowacourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Polk County — Polk County District Court — https://www.iowacourts.gov/
- Linn County — Linn County District Court — https://www.iowacourts.gov/
- Scott County — Scott County District Court — https://www.iowacourts.gov/
- Johnson County — Johnson County District Court — https://www.iowacourts.gov/
- Dubuque County — Dubuque County District Court — https://www.iowacourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Kansas
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Kansas — highest appellate court. kscourts.org
Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. kscourts.org
District Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil, criminal, probate, juvenile, domestic relations). kscourts.org
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Johnson County — Johnson County District Court — https://www.jocogov.org/
- Sedgwick County — Sedgwick County District Court — https://www.sedgwickcounty.org/
- Shawnee County — Shawnee County District Court — https://www.shawneecourt.org/
- Wyandotte County — Wyandotte County District Court — https://www.wycokck.org/
- Douglas County — Douglas County District Court — https://www.douglascountyks.org/
Resources / Public Access
Kentucky
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Kentucky — highest court. courts.ky.gov
Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. courts.ky.gov
Trial Courts — Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction) and District Courts (limited jurisdiction). PI and major civil cases handled in Circuit Courts. courts.ky.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Jefferson County — Jefferson Circuit Court — https://kycourts.gov/
- Fayette County — Fayette Circuit Court — https://kycourts.gov/
- Kenton County — Kenton Circuit Court — https://kycourts.gov/
- Boone County — Boone Circuit Court — https://kycourts.gov/
- Warren County — Warren Circuit Court — https://kycourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Louisiana
State-Level Courts
Louisiana Supreme Court — highest court in the state. lasc.org
Court of Appeals — five appellate circuits. lasc.org
District Courts — 42 judicial districts (general jurisdiction). PI and civil cases filed here. lasc.org
Top 5 Most Populous Parishes
- Orleans Parish — Orleans Civil District Court — https://www.orleanscdc.com/
- Jefferson Parish — Jefferson Parish Courts — https://www.jeffparish.net/
- East Baton Rouge Parish — 19th Judicial District Court — https://www.19thjdc.org/
- Caddo Parish — Caddo Parish Courts — https://www.caddocourts.org/
- Calcasieu Parish — Calcasieu Parish Courts — https://www.calcasieuclerk.org/
Resources / Public Access
Maine
State-Level Courts
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine — highest court. courts.maine.gov
Superior Court — trial court for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. courts.maine.gov
District Court — limited jurisdiction (small civil, misdemeanors, landlord/tenant, etc.) courts.maine.gov
Top Counties & Local Courts
- Cumberland County — Cumberland Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/
- York County — York Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/
- Penobscot County — Penobscot Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/
- Kennebec County — Kennebec Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/
- Androscoggin County — Androscoggin Superior Court — https://www.courts.maine.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Maryland
State-Level Courts
Maryland Court of Appeals — highest court. courts.state.md.us
Maryland Court of Special Appeals — intermediate appellate court. courts.state.md.us
Circuit Courts — trial courts for civil (including PI), criminal, family, and probate matters. courts.state.md.us
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Montgomery County — Montgomery Circuit Court — https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/
- Prince George’s County — PG County Circuit Court — https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/
- Baltimore City — Baltimore City Circuit Court — https://www.baltimorecitycourt.org/
- Anne Arundel County — Anne Arundel Circuit Court — https://www.circuitcourt.org/
- Baltimore County — Baltimore County Circuit Court — https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Massachusetts
State-Level Courts
Supreme Judicial Court — highest appellate court. mass.gov
Appeals Court — intermediate appellate court. mass.gov
Trial Courts — 7 trial court departments including Superior Court (general jurisdiction), District Courts, Probate, Family, Housing, Juvenile. mass.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Suffolk County — Suffolk Superior Court — https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court
- Middlesex County — Middlesex Superior Court — https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court
- Worcester County — Worcester Superior Court — https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court
- Bristol County — Bristol Superior Court — https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court
- Hampden County — Hampden Superior Court — https://www.mass.gov/orgs/trial-court
Resources / Public Access
Michigan
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Wayne County — Wayne County Circuit Court — https://www.3rdcc.org/
- Oakland County — Oakland County Circuit Court — https://www.oakgov.com/courts
- Macomb County — Macomb County Circuit Court — https://circuitcourt.macombgov.org/
- Kent County — Kent County Circuit Court — https://www.accesskent.com/
- Genesee County — Genesee County Circuit Court
Minnesota
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Hennepin County — Hennepin County District Court — https://www.mncourts.gov/
- Ramsey County — Ramsey County District Court — https://www.mncourts.gov/
- Anoka County — Anoka County District Court — https://www.mncourts.gov/
- Dakota County — Dakota County District Court — https://www.mncourts.gov/
- Washington County — Washington County District Court — https://www.mncourts.gov/
Mississippi
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Hinds County — Hinds County Courts — https://www.hindscountyms.com/court-systems
- Harrison County — Harrison County Courts — https://www.harrisoncountyms.gov/
- DeSoto County — DeSoto County Courts — https://www.desotocountyms.gov/
- Jackson County — Jackson County Courts — https://www.co.jackson.ms.us/
- Rankin County — Rankin County Courts — https://www.rankincounty.org/
Missouri
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- St. Louis County — St. Louis County Circuit Court — https://wp.stlcountycourts.com/
- Jackson County — Jackson County Circuit Court — https://www.16thcircuit.org/
- St. Charles County — St. Charles Circuit Court — https://www.courts.mo.gov/
- Greene County — Greene County Circuit Court — https://greenecountymo.gov/
- Clay County — Clay County Circuit Court — https://www.court.mo.gov/
Montana
Top 5 Counties & Local Courts
- Yellowstone County — Yellowstone County District Court — https://www.yellowstonecountymt.gov/
- Missoula County — Missoula County District Court — https://www.missoulacounty.us/
- Flathead County — Flathead County District Court — https://flathead.mt.gov/
- Gallatin County — Gallatin County District Court — https://gallatincomt.virtualtownhall.net/
- Cascade County — Cascade County District Court — https://www.cascadecountymt.gov/
Nebraska
State-Level Courts
Nebraska Supreme Court — highest court. supremecourt.nebraska.gov
Nebraska Court of Appeals — handles appeals from district courts. supremecourt.nebraska.gov
District Courts — general jurisdiction trial courts for civil (including PI), criminal, probate, and family cases. supremecourt.nebraska.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Douglas County — Douglas County District Court — https://www.douglascounty-ne.gov/
- Lancaster County — Lancaster County District Court — https://www.lancaster.ne.gov/
- Sarpy County — Sarpy County District Court — https://www.sarpy.gov/
- Hall County — Hall County District Court — https://www.hallcountyne.gov/
- Buffalo County — Buffalo County District Court — https://www.buffalocounty.ne.gov
Resources / Public Access
Nevada
State-Level Courts
Nevada Supreme Court — highest appellate court. nvcourts.gov
Nevada Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. nvcourts.gov
District Courts — general jurisdiction trial courts for civil, criminal, family, and probate matters. nvcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Clark County — Eighth Judicial District Court — https://www.clarkcountycourts.us/
- Washoe County — Second Judicial District Court — https://www.washoecourts.com/
- Carson City — Carson City Courts — https://www.carson.org/government/
- Elko County — Elko County Courts — https://www.elkocountynv.net/
- Nye County — Nye County Courts — https://www.nyecounty.net/
Resources / Public Access
New Hampshire
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of New Hampshire — highest court. courts.nh.gov
Superior Court — trial courts with general jurisdiction, handles civil (including PI), criminal, family, probate. courts.nh.gov
District Court — limited jurisdiction courts for small claims, misdemeanors, and some civil disputes. courts.nh.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Hillsborough County — Hillsborough Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/
- Rockingham County — Rockingham Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/
- Strafford County — Strafford Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/
- Merrimack County — Merrimack Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/
- Grafton County — Grafton Superior Court — https://www.courts.nh.gov/
Resources / Public Access
New Jersey
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of New Jersey — highest court. njcourts.gov
Appellate Division of Superior Court — handles civil & criminal appeals. njcourts.gov
Superior Court — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil, criminal, family, probate). njcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Bergen County — Bergen County Superior Court — https://www.njcourts.gov/
- Middlesex County — Middlesex County Superior Court — https://www.njcourts.gov/
- Essex County — Essex County Superior Court — https://www.njcourts.gov/
- Monmouth County — Monmouth County Superior Court — https://www.njcourts.gov/
- Ocean County — Ocean County Superior Court — https://www.njcourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
New Mexico
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of New Mexico — highest appellate court. nmsc.unm.edu
Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. coa.nmcourts.gov
District Courts — general jurisdiction trial courts for civil, criminal, probate, and family cases. nmcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Bernalillo County — Bernalillo County Courts — https://www.nmcourts.gov/
- Doña Ana County — Doña Ana County District Court — https://www.nmcourts.gov/
- Santa Fe County — Santa Fe District Court — https://www.nmcourts.gov/
- San Juan County — San Juan District Court — https://www.nmcourts.gov/
- Sandoval County — Sandoval District Court — https://www.nmcourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
New York
State-Level Courts
New York Court of Appeals — highest court. nycourts.gov
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court — intermediate appellate courts. nycourts.gov
Supreme Court (Trial Level) — general jurisdiction courts in each county handling civil (including PI), criminal, probate, and family matters. nycourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Queens County — Queens County Supreme Court — https://ww2.nycourts.gov/
- Kings County — Kings County Supreme Court — https://ww2.nycourts.gov/
- New York County — New York County Supreme Court — https://ww2.nycourts.gov/
- Bronx County — Bronx County Supreme Court — https://ww2.nycourts.gov/
- Suffolk County — Suffolk County Supreme Court — https://www.nycourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- New York Courts – Self-Help Center & Forms
North Carolina
State-Level Courts
North Carolina Supreme Court — highest appellate court. nccourts.gov
North Carolina Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. nccourts.gov
Trial Courts — Superior Courts (general jurisdiction) and District Courts (limited jurisdiction). PI cases handled in Superior Courts. nccourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Mecklenburg County
- Wake County
- Guilford County
- Forsyth County
- Durham County
Resources / Public Access
North Dakota
State-Level Courts
North Dakota Supreme Court — highest appellate court. ndcourts.gov
District Courts — general jurisdiction trial courts (civil, criminal, probate, family). ndcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Cass County — Cass County District Court — https://www.ndcourts.gov/
- Burleigh County — Burleigh County District Court — https://www.ndcourts.gov/
- Grand Forks County — Grand Forks County District Court — https://www.ndcourts.gov/
- Ward County — Ward County District Court — https://www.ndcourts.gov/
- Morton County — Morton County District Court — https://www.ndcourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Ohio
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Ohio — highest court. supremecourt.ohio.gov
Courts of Appeals — 12 appellate districts. supremecourt.ohio.gov
Trial Courts: Courts of Common Pleas in each county, general jurisdiction for civil (including PI), criminal, probate, and family cases. supremecourt.ohio.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Cuyahoga County — Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas — https://cp.cuyahogacounty.us/
- Franklin County — Franklin County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.fccourts.org/
- Hamilton County — Hamilton County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.courtclerk.org/
- Summit County — Summit County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.co.summit.oh.us/
- Montgomery County — Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.mcohio.org/
Resources / Public Access
- Ohio Supreme Court – Self-Help Center
Oklahoma
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Oklahoma — highest court for civil matters. oscn.net
Court of Criminal Appeals — highest court for criminal matters. oscn.net
District Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil, criminal, family, probate). oscn.net
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Oklahoma County — Oklahoma County District Court — https://www.oklahomacounty.org/
- Tulsa County — Tulsa County District Court — https://www.tulsacounty.org/
- Cleveland County — Cleveland County District Court — https://www.cl.cleveland.ok.us/
- Comanche County — Comanche County District Court — https://www.comanchecounty.us/
- Canadian County — Canadian County District Court — https://www.canadiancounty.org/
Resources / Public Access
Oregon
State-Level Courts
Oregon Supreme Court — highest appellate court. courts.oregon.gov
Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. courts.oregon.gov
Circuit Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction; handle civil (including PI), criminal, probate, family. courts.oregon.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Multnomah County — Multnomah County Circuit Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
- Washington County — Washington County Circuit Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
- Clackamas County — Clackamas County Circuit Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
- Lane County — Lane County Circuit Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/courts/lane
- Marion County — Marion County Circuit Court — https://www.courts.oregon.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Oregon Judicial Department – Self-Help & Forms
Pennsylvania
State-Level Courts
Pennsylvania Supreme Court — highest court. pacourts.us
Pennsylvania Superior Court — appellate court handling most appeals from trial courts. pacourts.us
Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court — appellate court handling government and administrative law cases. pacourts.us
Trial Courts — Courts of Common Pleas in each county; general jurisdiction for civil, criminal, family, and probate cases. pacourts.us
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Philadelphia County — Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas — https://www.courts.phila.gov/
- Allegheny County — Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.alleghenycourts.us/
- Montgomery County — Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.montcopa.org/
- Bucks County — Bucks County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.buckscounty.org/
- Delaware County — Delaware County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.delcopa.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Pennsylvania Courts – Self-Help & Forms
Rhode Island
State-Level Courts
Rhode Island Supreme Court — highest court. courts.ri.gov
Rhode Island Superior Court — trial court for civil, criminal, probate, and family cases. courts.ri.gov
Rhode Island District Court — limited jurisdiction courts. courts.ri.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Providence County — Providence County Superior Court — https://www.courts.ri.gov/
- Kent County — Kent County Superior Court — https://www.courts.ri.gov/
- Washington County — Washington County Superior Court — https://www.courts.ri.gov/
- Newport County — Newport County Superior Court — https://www.courts.ri.gov/
- Bristol County — Bristol County Superior Court — https://www.courts.ri.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Rhode Island Judiciary – Self-Help & Court Resources
South Carolina
State-Level Courts
South Carolina Supreme Court — highest appellate court. sccourts.org
South Carolina Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. sccourts.org
Trial Courts — Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction) and Family, Probate, and Magistrate Courts (limited jurisdiction). Personal injury and major civil cases filed in Circuit Courts. sccourts.org
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Greenville County — Greenville County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.greenvillecounty.org/
- Richland County — Richland County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.rcgov.us/
- Charleston County — Charleston County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.charlestoncounty.org/
- Spartanburg County — Spartanburg County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.spartanburgcounty.org/
- Horry County — Horry County Court of Common Pleas — https://www.horrycounty.org/
Resources / Public Access
South Dakota
State-Level Courts
South Dakota Supreme Court — highest court. ujs.sd.gov
Circuit Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction handling civil (including PI), criminal, probate, and family cases; 7 judicial circuits. ujs.sd.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Minnehaha County — Minnehaha County Circuit Court — https://ujs.sd.gov/
- Pennington County — Pennington County Circuit Court — https://ujs.sd.gov/
- Brown County — Brown County Circuit Court — https://ujs.sd.gov/
- Lincoln County — Lincoln County Circuit Court — https://ujs.sd.gov/
- Brookings County — Brookings County Circuit Court — https://ujs.sd.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- South Dakota Unified Judicial System – Self-Help & Court Resources
Tennessee
State-Level Courts
Tennessee Supreme Court — highest appellate court. tncourts.gov
Tennessee Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court for civil matters. tncourts.gov
Trial Courts — Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction) and Chancery, Criminal, and Probate Courts (limited jurisdiction). tncourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Shelby County — Shelby County Circuit Court — https://www.scscourt.org/
- Davidson County — Davidson County Circuit Court — https://www.nashville.gov/
- Knox County — Knox County Circuit Court — https://www.knoxcounty.org/
- Hamilton County — Hamilton County Circuit Court — https://www.hamiltontn.gov/
- Rutherford County — Rutherford County Circuit Court — https://www.rutherfordcountytn.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Tennessee Courts – Self-Help & Forms
Texas
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Texas — highest appellate court for civil matters. txcourts.gov
Court of Criminal Appeals — highest court for criminal matters. txcourts.gov
Trial Courts — District Courts (general jurisdiction), County, and Justice of the Peace Courts (limited jurisdiction). PI cases filed in District Courts. txcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Harris County — Harris County District Courts — https://www.hcdistrictclerk.com/
- Dallas County — Dallas County District Courts — https://www.dallascounty.org/government/d
- Tarrant County — Tarrant County District Courts — https://www.tarrantcounty.com/
- Bexar County — Bexar County District Courts — https://www.bexar.org/
- Travis County — Travis County District Courts — https://www.traviscountytx.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Texas Courts – Self-Help Center
Utah
State-Level Courts
Utah Supreme Court — highest court. utcourts.gov
Utah Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. utcourts.gov
Trial Courts — District Courts (general jurisdiction), Justice Courts (limited jurisdiction). PI and civil cases filed in District Courts. utcourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Salt Lake County — Salt Lake County District Court — https://www.utcourts.gov/
- Utah County — Utah County District Court — https://www.utcourts.gov/
- Davis County — Davis County District Court — https://www.utcourts.gov/
- Weber County — Weber County District Court — https://www.utcourts.gov/
- Washington County — Washington County District Court — https://www.utcourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Utah Courts – Self-Help & Court Resources
Vermont
State-Level Courts
Vermont Supreme Court — highest appellate court. vermontjudiciary.org
Vermont Superior Courts — trial courts handling civil (including PI), criminal, family, and probate cases. vermontjudiciary.org
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Chittenden County — Chittenden Superior Court — https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/
- Washington County — Washington Superior Court — https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/
- Rutland County — Rutland Superior Court — https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/
- Windsor County — Windsor Superior Court — https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/
- Windham County — Windham Superior Court — https://www.vermontjudiciary.org/
Resources / Public Access
- Vermont Judiciary – Self-Help & Forms
Virginia
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Virginia — highest appellate court. vacourts.gov
Court of Appeals of Virginia — intermediate appellate court. vacourts.gov
Trial Courts — Circuit Courts (general jurisdiction), District Courts (limited jurisdiction). PI cases filed in Circuit Courts. vacourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Fairfax County — Fairfax Circuit Court — https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts
- Prince William County — Prince William Circuit Court — https://www.pwcourts.gov/
- Loudoun County — Loudoun Circuit Court — https://www.loudoun.gov/
- Virginia Beach City — Virginia Beach Circuit Court — https://www.vbgov.com/
- Chesterfield County — Chesterfield Circuit Court — https://www.chesterfield.gov/
Resources / Public Access
- Virginia Courts – Self-Help & Resources
Washington
State-Level Courts
Washington Supreme Court — highest appellate court. courts.wa.gov
Washington Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. courts.wa.gov
Superior Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil including PI, criminal, probate, family). courts.wa.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- King County — King County Superior Court — https://www.kingcounty.gov/
- Pierce County — Pierce County Superior Court — https://www.piercecountywa.gov/
- Snohomish County — Snohomish County Superior Court — https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/
- Spokane County — Spokane County Superior Court — https://www.spokanecounty.org/
- Clark County — Clark County Superior Court — https://www.clark.wa.gov/
Resources / Public Access
West Virginia
State-Level Courts
Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia — highest appellate court. courtswv.gov
Circuit Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil, criminal, family, probate). courtswv.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Kanawha County — Kanawha County Circuit Court — https://www.courtswv.gov/
- Berkeley County — Berkeley County Circuit Court — https://www.courtswv.gov/
- Cabell County — Cabell County Circuit Court — https://www.courtswv.gov/
- Monongalia County — Monongalia County Circuit Court — https://www.courtswv.gov/
- Harrison County — Harrison County Circuit Court — https://www.courtswv.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Wisconsin
State-Level Courts
Wisconsin Supreme Court — highest court. wicourts.gov
Wisconsin Court of Appeals — intermediate appellate court. wicourts.gov
Circuit Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction for civil (including PI), criminal, family, and probate cases. wicourts.gov
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Milwaukee County — Milwaukee County Circuit Court — https://www.wicourts.gov/
- Dane County — Dane County Circuit Court — https://www.wicourts.gov/
- Waukesha County — Waukesha County Circuit Court — https://www.wicourts.gov/
- Brown County — Brown County Circuit Court — https://www.wicourts.gov/
- Racine County — Racine County Circuit Court — https://www.wicourts.gov/
Resources / Public Access
Wyoming
State-Level Courts
Wyoming Supreme Court — highest appellate court. courts.state.wy.us
District Courts — trial courts of general jurisdiction (civil including PI, criminal, family, probate). courts.state.wy.us
Top 5 Most Populous Counties & Local Courts
- Laramie County — Laramie County District Court — https://www.courts.state.wy.us/
- Natrona County — Natrona County District Court — https://www.courts.state.wy.us/
- Campbell County — Campbell County District Court — https://www.courts.state.wy.us/
- Albany County — Albany County District Court — https://www.courts.state.wy.us/
- Sweetwater County — Sweetwater County District Court — https://www.courts.state.wy.us/
