Types of Federal Judges - United States Courts
Federal judges work to ensure equal justice under the law. Learn about the different kinds of federal judges and the cases they hear.
About Federal Judges - United States Courts
This section offers information on how federal judgeships are created, how judges are chosen, a summary of judicial vacancies, and provides basic information on judicial compensation, the …
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About Federal Judges Federal judges work to ensure equal justice under the law. Back About Federal Judges
Court Role and Structure - United States Courts
The judicial branch, in turn, has the authority to decide the constitutionality of federal laws and resolve other cases involving federal laws. But judges depend upon the executive branch to …
FAQs: Federal Judges - United States Courts
Senior judges, who essentially provide volunteer service to the courts, typically handle about 15 percent of the federal courts' workload annually. What are bankruptcy judges? How are they …
Code of Conduct for United States Judges
Mar 12, 2019 · The Code of Conduct for United States Judges includes the ethical canons that apply to federal judges and provides guidance on their performance of official duties and …
Judges and Judicial Administration – Journalist’s Guide
As of September 2017, only 15 federal judges have been impeached, and only eight have been convicted. Three others resigned before completion of impeachment proceedings. A summary …
About the U.S. Courts of Appeals - United States Courts
Federal courts of appeals review the procedures and the decisions in the district courts, also known as trial courts, to make sure that the proceedings were fair and that the law was applied …
Current Judicial Vacancies - United States Courts
Oct 31, 2024 · Judicial Administration Federal courts individually manage their operations, with support from judicial branch agencies. Administrative Oversight & Accountability Oversight …
Judicial Compensation - United States Courts
Judicial Conduct & Disability Anyone can file a complaint alleging a federal judge has committed misconduct or has a disability. Back Judicial Conduct & Disability