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

Supreme Court justices, court of appeals judges, and district court judges are nominated by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate, as stated in the Constitution. The names of potential nominees are often recommended by senators or sometimes by members of the House who are of the President's political party.

The Federal Courts of the United States The U.S. Courts were created under Article III of the Constitution to administer justice fairly and impartially, within the jurisdiction established by the Constitution and Congress. This site will help you learn …

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.

United States Court of Federal Claims Honorable Elaine D. Kaplan, Chief Judge • Lisa Reyes, Clerk of Court

A United States magistrate judge is a judicial officer of the district court, appointed by majority vote of the district judges of the court. The office of United States magistrate judge was established by the

Welcome to the official website for the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. We have offices in Lexington, Ashland, Covington, Frankfort, London, and Pikeville. Hours and directions »

United States District Court Eastern District of Kentucky David L. Bunning, Chief Judge Robert R. Carr, Clerk

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.

A District Court Judge, also known as an Article III Judge, is a federal judge who is nominated by the President of the United States and confirmed by the United States Senate to a lifetime appointment.