US Appeals Court Judge (Chambers) – Boston, MA

U.S. Judicial Offices at McCormack Courthouse

Federal Judiciary Presence

This location at the John W. McCormack Post Office and Courthouse houses various federal judicial offices and agencies. While the main United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit is seated at the nearby John J. Moakley Courthouse, the McCormack building—a historic 1933 Art Deco structure—continues to serve the federal government. It contains the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Massachusetts, the EPA Region 1 headquarters, and offices for the Department of Justice. The address listed often corresponds to specific judicial chambers, administrative support for the courts, or visiting judges utilizing federal office space in the financial district. 🏛️⚖️

Historic Facility Services

The building is a registered National Historic Landmark known for its distinctive tower and green terracotta roof. Visitors to any judicial offices here must pass through strict federal security. The facility supports the broader mission of the federal courts in Boston, handling bankruptcy proceedings, federal agency appeals, and administrative functions. It provides a central location for legal professionals and the public interacting with these specific federal departments. 🇺🇸👨u200d⚖️

• Bankruptcy Court: The primary court function located within this building.
• Agencies: Houses Social Security, EPA, and other federal entities.
• Note: Appeals Court oral arguments are typically held at the Moakley Courthouse on Fan Pier.