Find a Case

To search for a case in DAWSON, go to the DAWSON homepage. You can search for a case by Petitioner Name or Docket Number on the Case tab.

1. Go to the DAWSON homepage.
2. To search for a case by Docket Number, you must include the dash in the Docket Number (e.g., 123-18).
3. You may, but do not have to, include the letter suffix (S, L, SL, R, X, D, or P) of the Docket Number to find a case.
4. When you enter a Docket Number that matches a case in the system, that case will display. If you enter a Docket Number that has no matching case, you will get a “No Matches Found” message.

1. Go to the DAWSON homepage.
2. To search for a case by petitioner name, you must enter the petitionerʼs full or last name. Partial name searches (e.g., entering “Ron” for Ronald) are not currently supported.
3. You can improve your search results by adding year filed, country or state. For the state filter - you will see U.S. Territories and military bases are included. These fields are not required but can be used in any combination to refine results.