The Difference Between Courts in the U.S.A.

The U.S. judicial system includes different levels of courts that hear legal cases involving different types of laws:

• Federal courts work on cases related to federal laws and lawsuits involving state government or the Constitution. They also hear tax and bankruptcy cases.
• State and territory courts oversee legal issues related to juveniles, families, estates, and more.
• County and municipal courts hear cases involving local laws, petty offenses, and traffic violations.