Motion to Expedite Appeal Template

United States Court of Appeals for the [Circuit] Circuit
Case No.: [Number]

[Appellant Name],
Appellant,

v.
[Appellee Name],
Appellee.

Appellant’s Motion to Expedite Appeal

Appellant respectfully moves pursuant to Fed. R. App. P. 2 and 27 for an order expediting the briefing schedule and oral argument in this appeal.

1. Background

• Provide brief description of case, lower court decision, and current status of appeal.
• Note whether the district court or agency has issued stay or expedited treatment.

2. Reasons for Expedited Consideration

• Time-sensitive issues (e.g., impending election, business deadline, public safety concerns).
• Irreparable harm if appeal proceeds under ordinary schedule.
• Importance to public interest or large number of affected parties.

3. Proposed Expedited Schedule

• Appellant’s opening brief due [Date].
• Appellee’s response brief due [Date].
• Reply brief due [Date].
• Request oral argument at earliest available session.

4. Position of Appellee

• Statement regarding consultation with opposing counsel and their position (consent, opposition, no response).

5. Conclusion

For these reasons, Appellant requests that the Court expedite this appeal according to the proposed schedule or as the Court deems appropriate.

Dated: [Date]

Respectfully submitted,

[Attorney Name]
[Firm]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email]
Counsel for Appellant

Certificate of Service

I certify that on [Date], a copy of this Motion was served on all counsel of record via [CM/ECF/mail].

[Signature]