Southern District of New York

The Southern District of New York, known as the 'Mother Court' for being one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious federal courts, sits at the Thurgood Marshall and Daniel Patrick Moynihan courthouses in Manhattan. It is globally recognized for handling major financial crimes, antitrust matters, and high-profile criminal prosecutions, including cases against international cartel leaders and Wall Street executives. With 28 authorized judgeships, it consistently ranks among the highest-volume federal districts in the country.