The Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit is one of the thirteen federal appellate courts in the United States. It hears appeals from federal district courts in six states: Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming. The court's main role is to review decisions made by lower courts to ensure the law was applied correctly. Located in Denver, Colorado, the Tenth Circuit was established in 1929. It consists of a panel of judges who evaluate cases based on written briefs and oral arguments. The court's decisions can influence legal precedents in its jurisdiction and beyond.