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 Wyoming | WY | 10th | Yellowstone National Park | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 42 | 4/11/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Wyoming
State:
WY
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Yellowstone National Park
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/11/2036
|
|
| Full Time | District of New Jersey | NJ | 3rd | Newark | 7/2011 | 7/2027 | 10 | 12/31/2031 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Jersey
State:
NJ
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Newark
Initial Appointment:
7/2011
Term Expiration Date:
7/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
10
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2031
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Corpus Christi | 1/2020 | 1/2028 | 15 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Corpus Christi
Initial Appointment:
1/2020
Term Expiration Date:
1/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
15
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
|
| Full Time | Central District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Danville / Peoria | 4/2025 | 4/2033 | 79 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Danville / Peoria
Initial Appointment:
4/2025
Term Expiration Date:
4/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
79
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Mississippi | MS | 5th | Gulfport / Jackson | 3/2024 | 3/2032 | 65 | 12/31/2050 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Mississippi
State:
MS
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Gulfport / Jackson
Initial Appointment:
3/2024
Term Expiration Date:
3/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
65
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2050
|
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Arkansas | AR | 8th | Little Rock | 7/2015 | 7/2031 | 58 | 7/31/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Arkansas
State:
AR
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Little Rock
Initial Appointment:
7/2015
Term Expiration Date:
7/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
58
Retirement Eligibility Date:
7/31/2029
|
|
| Full Time | District of Columbia | Washington D.C. | DC Circuit | Washington DC | 2/2015 | 2/2031 | 52 | 12/31/2031 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Columbia
State:
Washington D.C.
Circuit:
DC Circuit
Duty Station:
Washington DC
Initial Appointment:
2/2015
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2031
|
|
| Full Time | District of Delaware | DE | 3rd | Wilmington | 5/2023 | 5/2031 | 55 | 12/31/2045 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Delaware
State:
DE
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Wilmington
Initial Appointment:
5/2023
Term Expiration Date:
5/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
55
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2045
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Beaumont | 8/2011 | 8/2027 | 10 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Beaumont
Initial Appointment:
8/2011
Term Expiration Date:
8/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
10
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
|
| Full Time | District of Massachusetts | MA | 1st | Boston | 8/2024 | 8/2032 | 70 | 8/1/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Massachusetts
State:
MA
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Boston
Initial Appointment:
8/2024
Term Expiration Date:
8/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
70
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/1/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Columbus | 7/2025 | 7/2033 | 81 | 12/31/2043 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Columbus
Initial Appointment:
7/2025
Term Expiration Date:
7/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
81
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2043
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Youngstown | 7/2020 | 7/2028 | 21 | 12/31/2050 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Youngstown
Initial Appointment:
7/2020
Term Expiration Date:
7/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
21
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2050
|
|
| Full Time | District of Massachusetts | MA | 1st | Boston / Worcester | 6/2017 | 6/2033 | 81 | 6/16/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Massachusetts
State:
MA
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Boston / Worcester
Initial Appointment:
6/2017
Term Expiration Date:
6/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
81
Retirement Eligibility Date:
6/16/2031
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Brooklyn | 5/2021 | 5/2029 | 31 | 12/31/2045 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Brooklyn
Initial Appointment:
5/2021
Term Expiration Date:
5/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
31
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2045
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Miami | 4/2026 | 4/2034 | 90 | 12/31/2052 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Miami
Initial Appointment:
4/2026
Term Expiration Date:
4/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
90
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2052
|
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | PA | 3rd | Philadelphia | 4/2007 | 4/2031 | 54 | 12/31/2027 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
State:
PA
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Philadelphia
Initial Appointment:
4/2007
Term Expiration Date:
4/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
54
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2027
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Texas | TX | 5th | Austin | 7/2019 | 7/2027 | 9 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Austin
Initial Appointment:
7/2019
Term Expiration Date:
7/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
9
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Orlando | 6/2025 | 6/2033 | 80 | 12/31/2047 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Orlando
Initial Appointment:
6/2025
Term Expiration Date:
6/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
80
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2047
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of California | CA | 9th | San Francisco | 9/2018 | 9/2034 | 95 | 12/31/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
San Francisco
Initial Appointment:
9/2018
Term Expiration Date:
9/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
95
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2035
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Houston | 3/2022 | 3/2030 | 42 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Houston
Initial Appointment:
3/2022
Term Expiration Date:
3/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
|
| Full Time | District of North Dakota | ND | 8th | Bismarck | 2/2019 | 2/2027 | 4 | 2/8/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of North Dakota
State:
ND
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Bismarck
Initial Appointment:
2/2019
Term Expiration Date:
2/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
4
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/8/2033
|
|
| Full Time | District of South Carolina | SC | 4th | Columbia | 4/2010 | 4/2034 | 90 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of South Carolina
State:
SC
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Columbia
Initial Appointment:
4/2010
Term Expiration Date:
4/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
90
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Rochester | 1/2025 | 1/2033 | 75 | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Rochester
Initial Appointment:
1/2025
Term Expiration Date:
1/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
75
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 8/2023 | 8/2031 | 58 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
8/2023
Term Expiration Date:
8/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
58
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Tennessee | TN | 6th | Nashville | 8/2015 | 8/2031 | 58 | 8/1/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Tennessee
State:
TN
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Nashville
Initial Appointment:
8/2015
Term Expiration Date:
8/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
58
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/1/2029
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Missouri | MO | 8th | St. Louis | 2/2023 | 2/2031 | 52 | 2/6/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Missouri
State:
MO
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
St. Louis
Initial Appointment:
2/2023
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/6/2037
|
|
| Part Time | Western District of Virginia | VA | 4th | Charlottesville / Harrisonburg | 11/2013 | 11/2029 | 37 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
Western District of Virginia
State:
VA
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Charlottesville / Harrisonburg
Initial Appointment:
11/2013
Term Expiration Date:
11/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
37
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Dallas | 11/2012 | 11/2028 | 26 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Dallas
Initial Appointment:
11/2012
Term Expiration Date:
11/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
26
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Louisiana | LA | 5th | Shreveport | 1/2005 | 1/2029 | 28 | 12/31/2026 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Louisiana
State:
LA
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Shreveport
Initial Appointment:
1/2005
Term Expiration Date:
1/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
28
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2026
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Jacksonville | 7/2024 | 7/2032 | 69 | 12/31/2046 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Jacksonville
Initial Appointment:
7/2024
Term Expiration Date:
7/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
69
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2046
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Gainesville | 4/2025 | 4/2033 | 78 | 12/31/2048 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Gainesville
Initial Appointment:
4/2025
Term Expiration Date:
4/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
78
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2048
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Texas | TX | 5th | Austin | 8/2021 | 8/2029 | 34 | 12/31/2046 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Austin
Initial Appointment:
8/2021
Term Expiration Date:
8/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
34
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2046
|
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| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Myers | 5/2026 | 5/2034 | 91 | 12/31/2055 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Fort Myers
Initial Appointment:
5/2026
Term Expiration Date:
5/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
91
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2055
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| Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Lauderdale | 1/2013 | 1/2029 | 28 | 1/28/2027 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Fort Lauderdale
Initial Appointment:
1/2013
Term Expiration Date:
1/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
28
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/28/2027
|
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| Full Time | Northern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Tulsa | 4/2021 | 4/2029 | 30 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Tulsa
Initial Appointment:
4/2021
Term Expiration Date:
4/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
30
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
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| Part Time | District of Minnesota | MN | 8th | Bemidji | 2/2015 | 2/2027 | 5 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
District of Minnesota
State:
MN
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Bemidji
Initial Appointment:
2/2015
Term Expiration Date:
2/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
5
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
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| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Rockford | 2/2025 | 2/2033 | 77 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Rockford
Initial Appointment:
2/2025
Term Expiration Date:
2/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
77
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
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| Full Time | District of Virgin Islands | VI | 3rd | Christiansted | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 43 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Virgin Islands
State:
VI
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Christiansted
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
43
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
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| Full Time | Northern District of California | CA | 9th | McKinleyville | 11/2017 | 11/2033 | 85 | 11/10/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
McKinleyville
Initial Appointment:
11/2017
Term Expiration Date:
11/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
85
Retirement Eligibility Date:
11/10/2031
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Kentucky | KY | 6th | London | 7/2010 | 7/2034 | 94 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Kentucky
State:
KY
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
London
Initial Appointment:
7/2010
Term Expiration Date:
7/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
94
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
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| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Orlando | 10/2016 | 10/2032 | 72 | 12/31/2042 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Orlando
Initial Appointment:
10/2016
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
72
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2042
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| Full Time | Southern District of Mississippi | MS | 5th | Gulfport / Jackson | 1/2021 | 1/2029 | 27 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Mississippi
State:
MS
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Gulfport / Jackson
Initial Appointment:
1/2021
Term Expiration Date:
1/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
27
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Michigan | MI | 6th | Detroit / Flint | 10/2020 | 10/2028 | 24 | 10/2/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Michigan
State:
MI
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Detroit / Flint
Initial Appointment:
10/2020
Term Expiration Date:
10/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
24
Retirement Eligibility Date:
10/2/2034
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| Full Time | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Buffalo | 9/2026 | 9/2034 | 95 | 12/31/2051 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Buffalo
Initial Appointment:
9/2026
Term Expiration Date:
9/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
95
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2051
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Muskogee | 8/2022 | 8/2030 | 46 | 8/1/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Muskogee
Initial Appointment:
8/2022
Term Expiration Date:
8/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
46
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/1/2036
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| Full Time | Southern District of Iowa | IA | 8th | Davenport | 2/2015 | 2/2031 | 52 | 12/31/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Iowa
State:
IA
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Davenport
Initial Appointment:
2/2015
Term Expiration Date:
2/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2029
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| Full Time | District of Kansas | KS | 10th | Kansas City | 1/2014 | 1/2030 | 40 | 1/16/2028 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Kansas
State:
KS
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Kansas City
Initial Appointment:
1/2014
Term Expiration Date:
1/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
40
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/16/2028
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| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 2/2020 | 2/2028 | 16 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
2/2020
Term Expiration Date:
2/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
16
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
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| Full Time | Northern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Tulsa | 9/2017 | 9/2033 | 83 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Tulsa
Initial Appointment:
9/2017
Term Expiration Date:
9/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
83
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
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| Recall | District of Oregon | OR | 9th | Portland | 7/2023 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Oregon
State:
OR
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Portland
Initial Appointment:
7/2023
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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