District of Idaho

Chief Judge David C. Nye welcomes you to the U.S. District Court for the District of Idaho.  In 1891 James H. Beatty was appointed by President Harrison to become the first Federal Judge for the District of Idaho.  We have a long and proud history rooted in our commitment to provide an impartial and accessible forum for the just, timely and economical resolution of legal proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Courts.

The District of Idaho has had 11 Article III Judges appointed by the President of the United States, with two active and one senior judges currently on the bench. In addition to our two active and one senior Article III Judges, we have two active and one senior Magistrate Judges that assist with our busy workload.

Our judges hold court in Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Pocatello.