Including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, there are ______ circuit courts in the United Sates.

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There are 12 regional circuit courts in the United States that handle appeals from the federal district courts within their respective circuits. Additionally, there is the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, DC, which handles specialized cases, such as those involving patent laws and cases decided by the Court of International Trade and the Court of Federal Claims. This brings the total to 13 circuit courts.