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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part Time | District of Oregon | OR | 9th | Pendleton | 9/2021 | 9/2029 | 36 | 12/31/2046 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
District of Oregon
State:
OR
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Pendleton
Initial Appointment:
9/2021
Term Expiration Date:
9/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
36
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2046
|
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| Full Time | Southern District of Texas | TX | 5th | Laredo / McAllen | 10/2008 | 10/2032 | 73 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Laredo / McAllen
Initial Appointment:
10/2008
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
73
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
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| Part Time | District of Colorado | CO | 10th | Grand Junction | 6/2024 | 6/2028 | 20 | 6/3/2038 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
District of Colorado
State:
CO
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Grand Junction
Initial Appointment:
6/2024
Term Expiration Date:
6/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
20
Retirement Eligibility Date:
6/3/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of California | CA | 9th | Fresno | 10/2015 | 10/2031 | 60 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Fresno
Initial Appointment:
10/2015
Term Expiration Date:
10/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
60
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Cleveland | 9/2022 | 9/2030 | 47 | 9/12/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Cleveland
Initial Appointment:
9/2022
Term Expiration Date:
9/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
47
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/12/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Texas | TX | 5th | Midland-Odessa / Pecos | 8/2018 | 8/2034 | 94 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Midland-Odessa / Pecos
Initial Appointment:
8/2018
Term Expiration Date:
8/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
94
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tampa | 10/2024 | 10/2032 | 72 | 12/31/2047 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tampa
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 Ohio | OH | 6th | Cleveland | 6/2016 | 6/2032 | 68 | 6/8/2030 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Cleveland
Initial Appointment:
6/2016
Term Expiration Date:
6/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
68
Retirement Eligibility Date:
6/8/2030
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Michigan | MI | 6th | Grand Rapids | 8/2014 | 8/2030 | 46 | 8/1/2028 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Michigan
State:
MI
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Grand Rapids
Initial Appointment:
8/2014
Term Expiration Date:
8/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
46
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/1/2028
|
|
| Full Time | District of Idaho | ID | 9th | Boise | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 42 | 4/1/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Idaho
State:
ID
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Boise
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/1/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Michigan | MI | 6th | Ann Arbor / Detroit | 11/2011 | 11/2027 | 13 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Michigan
State:
MI
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Ann Arbor / Detroit
Initial Appointment:
11/2011
Term Expiration Date:
11/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
13
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
|
|
| Recall | Northern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | South Bend | 10/2024 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Northern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
South Bend
Initial Appointment:
10/2024
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | District of South Carolina | SC | 4th | Columbia | 10/2008 | 10/2032 | 73 | 12/31/2032 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of South Carolina
State:
SC
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Columbia
Initial Appointment:
10/2008
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
73
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2032
|
|
| Recall | District of Nebraska | NE | 8th | Omaha | 5/2017 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Nebraska
State:
NE
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Omaha
Initial Appointment:
5/2017
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Recall | Southern District of New York | NY | 2nd | New York | 3/2017 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Southern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
New York
Initial Appointment:
3/2017
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
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| Recall | Eastern District of Wisconsin | WI | 7th | Milwaukee | 6/2010 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Eastern District of Wisconsin
State:
WI
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Milwaukee
Initial Appointment:
6/2010
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
|
Goodman, Jonathan
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Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Miami | 7/2010 | 7/2034 | 94 | 7/23/2024 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Miami
Initial Appointment:
7/2010
Term Expiration Date:
7/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
94
Retirement Eligibility Date:
7/23/2024
|
| Full Time | District of Puerto Rico | PR | 1st | Ponce / San Juan | 1/2007 | 1/2031 | 52 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Puerto Rico
State:
PR
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Ponce / San Juan
Initial Appointment:
1/2007
Term Expiration Date:
1/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
52
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Washington | WA | 9th | Spokane | 11/2021 | 11/2029 | 37 | 12/31/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Washington
State:
WA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Spokane
Initial Appointment:
11/2021
Term Expiration Date:
11/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
37
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2035
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of California | CA | 9th | San Diego | 8/2019 | 8/2027 | 10 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
San Diego
Initial Appointment:
8/2019
Term Expiration Date:
8/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
10
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Texas | TX | 5th | Waco | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 42 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Waco
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 5/2010 | 5/2034 | 91 | 5/7/2024 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
5/2010
Term Expiration Date:
5/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
91
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/7/2024
|
|
| Recall | District of Maryland | MD | 4th | Baltimore | 8/2023 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Maryland
State:
MD
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Baltimore
Initial Appointment:
8/2023
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Ohio | OH | 6th | Dayton | 2/2022 | 2/2030 | 40 | 2/7/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Ohio
State:
OH
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Dayton
Initial Appointment:
2/2022
Term Expiration Date:
2/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
40
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/7/2036
|
|
| Recall | District of Maryland | MD | 4th | Baltimore | 7/2014 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Maryland
State:
MD
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Baltimore
Initial Appointment:
7/2014
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Recall | Eastern District of North Carolina | NC | 4th | Raleigh | 1/2022 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Eastern District of North Carolina
State:
NC
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Raleigh
Initial Appointment:
1/2022
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | Indianapolis | 4/2021 | 4/2029 | 30 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Indianapolis
Initial Appointment:
4/2021
Term Expiration Date:
4/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
30
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
|
| Full Time | District of Connecticut | CT | 2nd | New Haven | 6/2022 | 6/2030 | 44 | 12/31/2045 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Connecticut
State:
CT
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
New Haven
Initial Appointment:
6/2022
Term Expiration Date:
6/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
44
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2045
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Missouri | MO | 8th | Kansas City | 9/2020 | 9/2028 | 24 | 9/25/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Missouri
State:
MO
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Kansas City
Initial Appointment:
9/2020
Term Expiration Date:
9/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
24
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/25/2034
|
|
| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 5/2019 | 5/2027 | 8 | 5/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
5/2019
Term Expiration Date:
5/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
8
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/31/2033
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Washington | WA | 9th | Tacoma | 5/2017 | 5/2033 | 79 | 5/1/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Washington
State:
WA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Tacoma
Initial Appointment:
5/2017
Term Expiration Date:
5/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
79
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/1/2031
|
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Tennessee | TN | 6th | Nashville | 10/2024 | 10/2032 | 72 | 10/10/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Tennessee
State:
TN
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Nashville
Initial Appointment:
10/2024
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
72
Retirement Eligibility Date:
10/10/2038
|
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| Full Time | Northern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Syracuse | 2/2026 | 2/2034 | 88 | 2/1/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Syracuse
Initial Appointment:
2/2026
Term Expiration Date:
2/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
88
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/1/2040
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|
| Recall | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Myers | 6/2015 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Fort Myers
Initial Appointment:
6/2015
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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| Full Time | Northern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | South Bend | 8/2024 | 8/2032 | 70 | 8/12/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
South Bend
Initial Appointment:
8/2024
Term Expiration Date:
8/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
70
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/12/2038
|
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| Full Time | Northern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Gainesville / Pensacola | 9/2018 | 9/2026 | 0 | 12/31/2055 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Gainesville / Pensacola
Initial Appointment:
9/2018
Term Expiration Date:
9/2026
Months Before Term Expiration:
0
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2055
|
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| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Las Cruces | 2/2016 | 2/2032 | 65 | 12/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Las Cruces
Initial Appointment:
2/2016
Term Expiration Date:
2/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
65
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2033
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| Full Time | District of Minnesota | MN | 8th | Minneapolis / St. Paul | 8/2022 | 8/2030 | 47 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Minnesota
State:
MN
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Minneapolis / St. Paul
Initial Appointment:
8/2022
Term Expiration Date:
8/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
47
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
|
|
| Recall | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Buffalo | 2/2007 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Buffalo
Initial Appointment:
2/2007
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
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| Full Time | Western District of Arkansas | AR | 8th | Fort Smith | 1/2015 | 1/2031 | 51 | 1/3/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Arkansas
State:
AR
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Fort Smith
Initial Appointment:
1/2015
Term Expiration Date:
1/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
51
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/3/2029
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| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tampa | 8/2018 | 8/2034 | 94 | 12/31/2041 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tampa
Initial Appointment:
8/2018
Term Expiration Date:
8/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
94
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2041
|
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| Recall | District of Connecticut | CT | 2nd | Bridgeport | 4/2015 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Connecticut
State:
CT
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Bridgeport
Initial Appointment:
4/2015
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Virginia | VA | 4th | Alexandria | 5/2022 | 5/2030 | 43 | 5/9/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Virginia
State:
VA
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Alexandria
Initial Appointment:
5/2022
Term Expiration Date:
5/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
43
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/9/2036
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| Full Time | Northern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tallahassee | 4/2020 | 4/2028 | 18 | 4/3/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tallahassee
Initial Appointment:
4/2020
Term Expiration Date:
4/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
18
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/3/2034
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| Full Time | District of Arizona | AZ | 9th | Phoenix | 5/2014 | 5/2030 | 43 | 5/4/2028 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Arizona
State:
AZ
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Phoenix
Initial Appointment:
5/2014
Term Expiration Date:
5/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
43
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/4/2028
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| Full Time | Southern District of New York | NY | 2nd | New York | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 43 | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
New York
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
43
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
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| Recall | Western District of New York | NY | 2nd | Rochester | 11/2019 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Western District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Rochester
Initial Appointment:
11/2019
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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| Part Time | Northern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Champlain / Plattsburgh | 9/2014 | 9/2026 | 0 | 9/30/2028 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
Northern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Champlain / Plattsburgh
Initial Appointment:
9/2014
Term Expiration Date:
9/2026
Months Before Term Expiration:
0
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/30/2028
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| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Albuquerque | 9/2015 | 9/2031 | 59 | 9/1/2029 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Albuquerque
Initial Appointment:
9/2015
Term Expiration Date:
9/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
59
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/1/2029
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| Full Time | District of Columbia | Washington D.C. | DC Circuit | Washington DC | 9/2020 | 9/2028 | 24 | 12/31/2042 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Columbia
State:
Washington D.C.
Circuit:
DC Circuit
Duty Station:
Washington DC
Initial Appointment:
9/2020
Term Expiration Date:
9/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
24
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2042
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