The United States Courts were formed under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress of the United States. The U.S. Courts are located throughout the country to safeguard the constitutional rights and liberties of the public and ensure equal justice under the law. The courts deal with cases and controversies as guardians of the constitution. The U.S. Courts help individuals and businesses to resolve civil disputes, decide criminal cases on violations of federal criminal laws. The US courts provide federal public defenders to those not able to afford legal counsel. It also calls witnesses to testify in civil or criminal cases. The U.S. Courts System comprises the U.S. Supreme Court, 13 U.S. Courts of Appeals and 94 U.S. District Courts including U.S. Bankruptcy Courts and Courts of Special Jurisdiction.
