In the U.S., we have 2 different levels of courts: federal courts and state courts. This page will attempt to explain the difference between federal and state courts.
State Courts
State courts are courts of very general jurisdiction. They have the authority to hear and decide almost any legal issue within the general purview of the state’s authority — which is basically everything. Anything that is governed by state statutory law (as opposed to federal law) is within the authority and jurisdiction of state courts. This includes everything from criminal offenses, divorce, estates, and more.