Federal judges work to ensure equal justice under the law. Learn about the different kinds of federal judges and the cases they hear.

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 history of judges and judgeships, and judicial biographies.

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 appointed?

About Federal Judges Federal judges work to ensure equal justice under the law. Back About Federal Judges

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 enforce court decisions.

Federal Records Center; Mediator Information; Attorney Appearance Pro Hac Vice; Pro Bono Civil Appointments; Post Judgment Interest Rates (Weekly) ... Judges’ Directory & Biographies. Show all Austin Del Rio El Paso Midland Pecos San Antonio Waco. Alia Moses. Chief U.S. District Judge. 111 East Broadway, Del Rio, TX 78840;

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 engagement in a variety of outside activities.

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana Nominated by Barack Obama on October 29, 2009, to a seat vacated by Frank J. Polozola; Confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2010 and received commission on June 15, 2010.

The United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois is the federal trial court for the Central Illinois area. The judges of this court are federal judges, not state court judges (a common misconception among many people unfamiliar with law and courts).

Magistrate Judges Mandatory Conflict Screening Implementation Plan *For inquiries or information about retired judges, please contact the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Judge at (202) 354-3320.