How do they match: Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

  • Court of Appeals Judge
  • Administrative Court Justice
  • Appellate Court Judge
  • Circuit Court Judge
  • County Court Judge
  • Criminal Court Judge
  • District Court Judge
  • Juvenile Court Judge
  • Municipal Court Judge
  • Municipal Court Magistrate
  • Superior Court Judge
  • Superior Court Justice
  • Trial Court Judge

  • Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

  • Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings.
  • Award compensation for damages to litigants in civil cases in relation to findings by juries or by the court.
  • Rule on custody and access disputes, and enforce court orders regarding custody and support of children.
  • Supervise other judges, court officers, and the court's administrative staff.

  • Administer oaths to court participants.
  • Direct courtroom activities or procedures.
  • Serve court ordered documents.