Federal Magistrate Judges Tracker
Alliance for Justice’s Federal Magistrate Judge Tracker is the most comprehensive public resource tracking current U.S. federal magistrate judges, including those on recall status, their terms, appointment dates, and retirement eligibility.
About Federal Magistrate Judges
Federal magistrate judges are appointed by the district judges of their court to handle preliminary and pretrial matters in criminal and civil cases. They may preside over civil trials with all parties’ consent and try misdemeanor cases with the defendant’s consent. Candidates are vetted by a merit selection panel of attorneys and non-attorneys from the community, and most full-time magistrate judges serve renewable eight-year terms. To learn more, visit United States Courts or the Federal Magistrate Judges Association.
Recall Status
Judges marked “Recall” have retired but been called back to serve, often to address caseload needs or fill gaps while a new magistrate judge is appointed. In some cases, they may serve in a different district than their original appointment.
Retirement Eligibility
A magistrate judge qualifies for a full retirement annuity upon reaching age 65 with at least 14 years of service. Judges marked “Eligible to Retire Now” have met both thresholds. Those marked “Eligible to Retire at End of Term” will meet them before their current term expires.
Disclaimer
The data in this tracker is compiled by Alliance for Justice and reflects our best efforts to provide accurate, current information. It may contain inaccuracies, omissions, or delays, and should not be considered definitive or relied upon as legal advice.
| Name | Status | District | State | Circuit | Duty Station | Initial Appointment | Term Expiration Date | Months Before Term Expiration | Retirement Eligibility Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Las Cruces | 9/2017 | 9/2033 | 83 | 9/5/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Las Cruces
Initial Appointment:
9/2017
Term Expiration Date:
9/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
83
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/5/2031
|
|
| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Albuquerque | 5/2019 | 5/2027 | 7 | 5/1/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Albuquerque
Initial Appointment:
5/2019
Term Expiration Date:
5/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
7
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/1/2033
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Los Angeles | 11/2025 | 11/2033 | 85 | 11/10/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Los Angeles
Initial Appointment:
11/2025
Term Expiration Date:
11/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
85
Retirement Eligibility Date:
11/10/2039
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Iowa | IA | 8th | Cedar Rapids | 9/2018 | 9/2026 | 0 | 9/17/2032 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Iowa
State:
IA
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Cedar Rapids
Initial Appointment:
9/2018
Term Expiration Date:
9/2026
Months Before Term Expiration:
0
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/17/2032
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Muskogee | 3/2022 | 3/2030 | 42 | 3/21/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Muskogee
Initial Appointment:
3/2022
Term Expiration Date:
3/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
3/21/2036
|
|
| Full Time | District of Massachusetts | MA | 1st | Springfield | 1/2015 | 1/2031 | 51 | 1/6/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Massachusetts
State:
MA
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Springfield
Initial Appointment:
1/2015
Term Expiration Date:
1/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
51
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/6/2029
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Louisiana | LA | 5th | New Orleans | 2/1999 | 2/2031 | 53 | 12/31/2025 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Louisiana
State:
LA
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
New Orleans
Initial Appointment:
2/1999
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
53
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2025
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Los Angeles | 3/2021 | 3/2029 | 30 | 3/19/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Los Angeles
Initial Appointment:
3/2021
Term Expiration Date:
3/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
30
Retirement Eligibility Date:
3/19/2035
|
|
| Recall | Northern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | Hammond | 2/2013 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Northern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Hammond
Initial Appointment:
2/2013
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of California | CA | 9th | El Centro | 9/2022 | 9/2030 | 48 | 9/28/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
El Centro
Initial Appointment:
9/2022
Term Expiration Date:
9/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
48
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/28/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Buffalo | 12/2015 | 12/2031 | 63 | 12/18/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Buffalo
Initial Appointment:
12/2015
Term Expiration Date:
12/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
63
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/18/2029
|
|
| Full Time | District of South Carolina | SC | 4th | Florence | 5/2002 | 5/2034 | 91 | 12/31/2030 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of South Carolina
State:
SC
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Florence
Initial Appointment:
5/2002
Term Expiration Date:
5/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
91
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2030
|
|
| Full Time | District of Utah | UT | 10th | Salt Lake City | 6/2019 | 6/2027 | 8 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Utah
State:
UT
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Salt Lake City
Initial Appointment:
6/2019
Term Expiration Date:
6/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
8
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Los Angeles | 3/2007 | 3/2031 | 53 | 12/31/2023 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Los Angeles
Initial Appointment:
3/2007
Term Expiration Date:
3/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
53
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2023
|
|
| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Albuquerque | 2/2023 | 2/2031 | 52 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Albuquerque
Initial Appointment:
2/2023
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Missouri | MO | 8th | Springfield | 12/2012 | 12/2028 | 26 | 12/1/2026 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Missouri
State:
MO
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Springfield
Initial Appointment:
12/2012
Term Expiration Date:
12/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
26
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/1/2026
|
|
| Full Time | District of Oregon | OR | 9th | Portland | 2/2016 | 2/2032 | 65 | 2/24/2030 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Oregon
State:
OR
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Portland
Initial Appointment:
2/2016
Term Expiration Date:
2/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
65
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/24/2030
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Dallas | 1/2018 | 1/2034 | 88 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Dallas
Initial Appointment:
1/2018
Term Expiration Date:
1/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
88
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Los Angeles | 8/2013 | 8/2029 | 35 | 8/21/2027 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Los Angeles
Initial Appointment:
8/2013
Term Expiration Date:
8/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
35
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/21/2027
|
|
| Full Time | District of New Hampshire | NH | 1st | Concord | 10/2024 | 10/2032 | 72 | 12/31/2047 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Hampshire
State:
NH
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Concord
Initial Appointment:
10/2024
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
72
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2047
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Atlanta | 6/2015 | 6/2031 | 56 | 12/31/2032 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Atlanta
Initial Appointment:
6/2015
Term Expiration Date:
6/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
56
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2032
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Miami | 1/2023 | 1/2031 | 52 | 1/23/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Miami
Initial Appointment:
1/2023
Term Expiration Date:
1/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/23/2037
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Mississippi | MS | 5th | Aberdeen / Oxford | 6/2008 | 6/2032 | 69 | 12/31/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Mississippi
State:
MS
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Aberdeen / Oxford
Initial Appointment:
6/2008
Term Expiration Date:
6/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
69
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2034
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tampa | 6/2016 | 6/2032 | 68 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tampa
Initial Appointment:
6/2016
Term Expiration Date:
6/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
68
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
|
|
| Part Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Albuquerque | 6/2026 | 6/2030 | 44 | 6/3/2040 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Albuquerque
Initial Appointment:
6/2026
Term Expiration Date:
6/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
44
Retirement Eligibility Date:
6/3/2040
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Brooklyn | 8/2012 | 8/2028 | 23 | 12/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Brooklyn
Initial Appointment:
8/2012
Term Expiration Date:
8/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
23
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2033
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Rockford | 2/2021 | 2/2029 | 28 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Rockford
Initial Appointment:
2/2021
Term Expiration Date:
2/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
28
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Buffalo / Rochester | 6/2000 | 6/2032 | 68 | 6/1/2014 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Buffalo / Rochester
Initial Appointment:
6/2000
Term Expiration Date:
6/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
68
Retirement Eligibility Date:
6/1/2014
|
|
| Full Time | District of Minnesota | MN | 8th | Minneapolis | 2/2017 | 2/2033 | 76 | 2/7/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Minnesota
State:
MN
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Minneapolis
Initial Appointment:
2/2017
Term Expiration Date:
2/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
76
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/7/2031
|
|
| Recall | District of Maryland | MD | 4th | Greenbelt | 3/2016 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Maryland
State:
MD
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Greenbelt
Initial Appointment:
3/2016
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Pennsylvania | PA | 3rd | Harrisburg | 12/2012 | 12/2028 | 26 | 12/31/2030 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Pennsylvania
State:
PA
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Harrisburg
Initial Appointment:
12/2012
Term Expiration Date:
12/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
26
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2030
|
|
| Full Time | District of Kansas | KS | 10th | Topeka | 3/2022 | 3/2030 | 41 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Kansas
State:
KS
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Topeka
Initial Appointment:
3/2022
Term Expiration Date:
3/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
41
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
|
| Full Time | District of Alaska | AK | 9th | Anchorage | 9/2021 | 9/2029 | 35 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Alaska
State:
AK
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Anchorage
Initial Appointment:
9/2021
Term Expiration Date:
9/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
35
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Santa Ana | 7/2015 | 7/2031 | 58 | 12/31/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Santa Ana
Initial Appointment:
7/2015
Term Expiration Date:
7/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
58
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2034
|
|
| Full Time | District of North Dakota | ND | 8th | Fargo | 2/2015 | 2/2031 | 52 | 2/9/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of North Dakota
State:
ND
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Fargo
Initial Appointment:
2/2015
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/9/2029
|
|
| Full Time | District of Kansas | KS | 10th | Wichita | 8/2023 | 8/2031 | 59 | 12/31/2043 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Kansas
State:
KS
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Wichita
Initial Appointment:
8/2023
Term Expiration Date:
8/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
59
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2043
|
|
| Full Time | District of Columbia | Washington D.C. | DC Circuit | Washington DC | 10/2024 | 10/2032 | 73 | 12/31/2046 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Columbia
State:
Washington D.C.
Circuit:
DC Circuit
Duty Station:
Washington DC
Initial Appointment:
10/2024
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
73
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2046
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Lauderdale | 9/2025 | 9/2033 | 83 | 9/2/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Fort Lauderdale
Initial Appointment:
9/2025
Term Expiration Date:
9/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
83
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/2/2039
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Los Angeles | 6/2026 | 6/2034 | - | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Los Angeles
Initial Appointment:
6/2026
Term Expiration Date:
6/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Cleveland | 4/2024 | 4/2032 | 66 | 4/1/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Cleveland
Initial Appointment:
4/2024
Term Expiration Date:
4/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
66
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/1/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Albany / Macon | 1/2025 | 1/2033 | 75 | 12/31/2043 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Albany / Macon
Initial Appointment:
1/2025
Term Expiration Date:
1/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
75
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2043
|
|
| Part Time | District of Wyoming | WY | 10th | Caspar | 7/2016 | 7/2028 | 21 | 7/1/2030 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
District of Wyoming
State:
WY
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Caspar
Initial Appointment:
7/2016
Term Expiration Date:
7/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
21
Retirement Eligibility Date:
7/1/2030
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Brooklyn | 3/2015 | 3/2031 | 54 | 3/16/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Brooklyn
Initial Appointment:
3/2015
Term Expiration Date:
3/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
54
Retirement Eligibility Date:
3/16/2029
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Columbus | 3/2026 | 3/2034 | 90 | 12/31/2051 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Columbus
Initial Appointment:
3/2026
Term Expiration Date:
3/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
90
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2051
|
|
| Recall | Eastern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Muskogee | 8/2022 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Eastern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Muskogee
Initial Appointment:
8/2022
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Dayton | 5/2021 | 5/2029 | 31 | 5/10/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Dayton
Initial Appointment:
5/2021
Term Expiration Date:
5/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
31
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/10/2035
|
|
| Full Time | District of Maryland | MD | 4th | Greenbelt | 11/2017 | 11/2033 | 86 | 11/20/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Maryland
State:
MD
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Greenbelt
Initial Appointment:
11/2017
Term Expiration Date:
11/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
86
Retirement Eligibility Date:
11/20/2031
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of California | CA | 9th | Fresno | 3/2026 | 3/2034 | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Fresno
Initial Appointment:
3/2026
Term Expiration Date:
3/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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|
| Full Time | District of New Jersey | NJ | 3rd | Camden / Trenton | 3/2022 | 3/2030 | 42 | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Jersey
State:
NJ
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Camden / Trenton
Initial Appointment:
3/2022
Term Expiration Date:
3/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
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|
| Full Time | Western District of Arkansas | AR | 8th | El Dorado / Hot Springs / Texarkana | 9/2025 | 9/2033 | 84 | 12/31/2045 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Arkansas
State:
AR
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
El Dorado / Hot Springs / Texarkana
Initial Appointment:
9/2025
Term Expiration Date:
9/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
84
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2045
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