Petition for Writ of Certiorari Template

Supreme Court of the United States

[Petitioner Name],
Petitioner,

v.
[Respondent Name],
Respondent.

On Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the [Name of Lower Court]

Petition for a Writ of Certiorari

Questions Presented

1. [State first question concisely, focusing on circuit/state split or important federal question].
2. [Additional question if necessary].

Parties to the Proceeding

• Identify all parties, including corporate disclosure statement if petitioner is corporate entity.

Opinions Below

• Provide citations to lower court opinions and indicate availability (e.g., "The opinion of the court of appeals is reported at ___ F.3d ___" or "unreported").

Jurisdiction

• State date of judgment sought to be reviewed and basis for Supreme Court jurisdiction (28 U.S.C. § 1254(1) or § 1257).
• Address timeliness of petition and any tolling petitions (rehearing).

Constitutional and Statutory Provisions Involved

• Quote relevant provisions in full or include in appendix.

Statement of the Case

• Brief history of proceedings, relevant facts, and decisions below.
• Highlight conflicts among circuits or state courts, or importance of issue.

Reasons for Granting the Petition

1. Conflict or Important Question – Demonstrate split of authority or nationwide importance.
2. Incorrect Decision – Explain why lower court erred on merits.
3. Vehicle Considerations – Show case is a clean vehicle with preserved issues and absence of jurisdictional defects.

Conclusion

• Petition respectfully requests that the Court grant a writ of certiorari.

Appendix

• Include opinions below, relevant statutes, and other pertinent materials.

Certificate of Service

• Describe service on all parties in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 29.

Rule 33.1 Word Count Certificate

• Certify word count and compliance with formatting requirements.

Respectfully submitted,

[Attorney Name]
Counsel of Record for Petitioner
[Firm]
[Address]
[Phone]
[Email]

Date: [Date]