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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recall | District of Nebraska | NE | 8th | Lincoln | 1/2024 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
District of Nebraska
State:
NE
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Lincoln
Initial Appointment:
1/2024
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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| Full Time | Northern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | Hammond | 5/2024 | 5/2032 | 68 | 12/31/2043 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Hammond
Initial Appointment:
5/2024
Term Expiration Date:
5/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
68
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2043
|
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| Full Time | District of Nevada | NV | 9th | Las Vegas | 8/2019 | 8/2027 | 10 | 8/6/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Nevada
State:
NV
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Las Vegas
Initial Appointment:
8/2019
Term Expiration Date:
8/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
10
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/6/2033
|
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| Full Time | District of Oregon | OR | 9th | Portland | 3/2024 | 3/2032 | 65 | 3/1/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Oregon
State:
OR
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Portland
Initial Appointment:
3/2024
Term Expiration Date:
3/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
65
Retirement Eligibility Date:
3/1/2038
|
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| Full Time | Western District of Tennessee | TN | 6th | Jackson/ Memphis | 3/2019 | 3/2027 | 5 | 12/31/2041 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Tennessee
State:
TN
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Jackson/ Memphis
Initial Appointment:
3/2019
Term Expiration Date:
3/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
5
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2041
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| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Albuquerque | 5/2014 | 5/2030 | 43 | 12/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Albuquerque
Initial Appointment:
5/2014
Term Expiration Date:
5/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
43
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2033
|
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Tennessee | TN | 6th | Greeneville | 9/2019 | 9/2027 | 12 | 9/30/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Tennessee
State:
TN
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Greeneville
Initial Appointment:
9/2019
Term Expiration Date:
9/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
12
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/30/2033
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|
| Full Time | District of Minnesota | MN | 8th | St. Paul | 9/2018 | 9/2026 | 0 | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Minnesota
State:
MN
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
St. Paul
Initial Appointment:
9/2018
Term Expiration Date:
9/2026
Months Before Term Expiration:
0
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
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| Full Time | District of New Mexico | NM | 10th | Las Cruces | 5/2009 | 5/2033 | 80 | 12/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Mexico
State:
NM
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Las Cruces
Initial Appointment:
5/2009
Term Expiration Date:
5/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
80
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2033
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|
| Full Time | District of South Dakota | SD | 8th | Rapid City | 3/2015 | 3/2031 | 53 | 12/31/2041 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of South Dakota
State:
SD
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Rapid City
Initial Appointment:
3/2015
Term Expiration Date:
3/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
53
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2041
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| Full Time | District of Maine | ME | 1st | Portland | 4/2022 | 4/2030 | 42 | 4/1/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Maine
State:
ME
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
Portland
Initial Appointment:
4/2022
Term Expiration Date:
4/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
42
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/1/2036
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| Part Time | Eastern District of Wisconsin | WI | 7th | Green Bay | 4/2025 | 4/2029 | 31 | 12/31/2054 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
Eastern District of Wisconsin
State:
WI
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Green Bay
Initial Appointment:
4/2025
Term Expiration Date:
4/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
31
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2054
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|
Wiseman, Andrew R.
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Part Time | Western District of Wisconsin | WI | 7th | Madison | 1/2019 | 1/2027 | 4 | 12/31/2039 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
Western District of Wisconsin
State:
WI
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Madison
Initial Appointment:
1/2019
Term Expiration Date:
1/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
4
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2039
|
| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tampa | 4/1979 | 4/2027 | 6 | 12/31/2003 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tampa
Initial Appointment:
4/1979
Term Expiration Date:
4/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
6
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2003
|
|
| Part Time | Southern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | New Albany | 5/2015 | 5/2027 | 8 | 5/14/2029 |
Status:
Part Time
District:
Southern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
New Albany
Initial Appointment:
5/2015
Term Expiration Date:
5/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
8
Retirement Eligibility Date:
5/14/2029
|
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| Full Time | Southern District of New York | NY | 2nd | New York | 1/2022 | 1/2030 | 40 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
New York
Initial Appointment:
1/2022
Term Expiration Date:
1/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
40
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
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| Full Time | District of Arizona | AZ | 9th | Phoenix | 10/2014 | 10/2030 | 48 | 10/7/2028 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Arizona
State:
AZ
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Phoenix
Initial Appointment:
10/2014
Term Expiration Date:
10/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
48
Retirement Eligibility Date:
10/7/2028
|
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| Full Time | Middle District of Louisiana | LA | 5th | Baton Rouge | 1/2016 | 1/2032 | 63 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Louisiana
State:
LA
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Baton Rouge
Initial Appointment:
1/2016
Term Expiration Date:
1/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
63
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
|
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| Full Time | Southern District of Indiana | IN | 7th | Evansville | 9/2023 | 9/2031 | 59 | 12/31/2044 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of Indiana
State:
IN
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Evansville
Initial Appointment:
9/2023
Term Expiration Date:
9/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
59
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2044
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| Full Time | Eastern District of New York | NY | 2nd | Central Islip | 4/2021 | 4/2029 | 31 | 4/26/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Central Islip
Initial Appointment:
4/2021
Term Expiration Date:
4/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
31
Retirement Eligibility Date:
4/26/2035
|
|
| Full Time | Western District of Louisiana | LA | 5th | Lafayette / Opelousas | 9/2015 | 9/2031 | 59 | 12/31/2032 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Louisiana
State:
LA
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Lafayette / Opelousas
Initial Appointment:
9/2015
Term Expiration Date:
9/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
59
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2032
|
|
| Full Time | Southern District of California | CA | 10th | San Diego | 9/2025 | 9/2033 | 83 | 9/12/2039 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
San Diego
Initial Appointment:
9/2025
Term Expiration Date:
9/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
83
Retirement Eligibility Date:
9/12/2039
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| Full Time | District of New Jersey | NJ | 3rd | Camden / Newark / Trenton | 4/2015 | 4/2031 | 54 | 12/31/2031 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of New Jersey
State:
NJ
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Camden / Newark / Trenton
Initial Appointment:
4/2015
Term Expiration Date:
4/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
54
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2031
|
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| Full Time | Northern District of California | CA | 9th | Oakland / San Francisco | 2/2012 | 2/2028 | 17 | 12/31/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Oakland / San Francisco
Initial Appointment:
2/2012
Term Expiration Date:
2/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
17
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2035
|
|
| Recall | Eastern District of Oklahoma | OK | 10th | Muskogee | 7/2022 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Eastern District of Oklahoma
State:
OK
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Muskogee
Initial Appointment:
7/2022
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
|
|
| Full Time | District of South Carolina | SC | 4th | Florence | 1/2012 | 1/2028 | 15 | 12/31/2038 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of South Carolina
State:
SC
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Florence
Initial Appointment:
1/2012
Term Expiration Date:
1/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
15
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2038
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Pennsylvania | PA | 3rd | Philadelphia | 6/1996 | 6/2028 | 20 | 12/31/2023 Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Pennsylvania
State:
PA
Circuit:
3rd
Duty Station:
Philadelphia
Initial Appointment:
6/1996
Term Expiration Date:
6/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
20
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2023
|
|
| Full Time | Eastern District of Missouri | MO | 8th | St. Louis | 8/2020 | 8/2028 | 22 | 8/3/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Missouri
State:
MO
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
St. Louis
Initial Appointment:
8/2020
Term Expiration Date:
8/2028
Months Before Term Expiration:
22
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/3/2034
|
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| Full Time | District of Nevada | NV | 9th | Las Vegas | 5/2019 | 5/2027 | 7 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Nevada
State:
NV
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Las Vegas
Initial Appointment:
5/2019
Term Expiration Date:
5/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
7
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
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| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 2/2016 | 2/2032 | 65 | 2/19/2030 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
2/2016
Term Expiration Date:
2/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
65
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/19/2030
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| Full Time | Middle District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Macon | 10/2010 | 10/2026 | 1 | 12/31/2034 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Macon
Initial Appointment:
10/2010
Term Expiration Date:
10/2026
Months Before Term Expiration:
1
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2034
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| Full Time | Western District of Texas | TX | 5th | Del Rio / Eagle Pass | 5/2023 | 5/2031 | 56 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Texas
State:
TX
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Del Rio / Eagle Pass
Initial Appointment:
5/2023
Term Expiration Date:
5/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
56
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
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| Full Time | Southern District of New York | NY | 2nd | New York | 3/2018 | 3/2034 | 89 | 12/31/2036 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Southern District of New York
State:
NY
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
New York
Initial Appointment:
3/2018
Term Expiration Date:
3/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
89
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2036
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Arkansas | AR | 8th | Little Rock | 7/2009 | 7/2033 | 82 | 12/31/2033 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Arkansas
State:
AR
Circuit:
8th
Duty Station:
Little Rock
Initial Appointment:
7/2009
Term Expiration Date:
7/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
82
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2033
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| Recall | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Pierce | 5/2012 | - | - | - Eligible to Retire Now |
Status:
Recall
District:
Southern District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Fort Pierce
Initial Appointment:
5/2012
Term Expiration Date:
-
Months Before Term Expiration:
-
Retirement Eligibility Date:
-
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| Full Time | Northern District of Mississippi | MS | 5th | Greenville | 7/2011 | 7/2027 | 9 | 12/31/2026 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Mississippi
State:
MS
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
Greenville
Initial Appointment:
7/2011
Term Expiration Date:
7/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
9
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2026
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| Full Time | Central District of California | CA | 9th | Riverside | 1/2026 | 1/2034 | 88 | 12/31/2045 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Central District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Riverside
Initial Appointment:
1/2026
Term Expiration Date:
1/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
88
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2045
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| Full Time | Northern District of Georgia | GA | 11th | Atlanta | 10/2006 | 10/2030 | 49 | 12/31/2027 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Georgia
State:
GA
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Atlanta
Initial Appointment:
10/2006
Term Expiration Date:
10/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
49
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2027
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| Full Time | Western District of Michigan | MI | 6th | Marquette | 3/2019 | 3/2027 | 6 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Michigan
State:
MI
Circuit:
6th
Duty Station:
Marquette
Initial Appointment:
3/2019
Term Expiration Date:
3/2027
Months Before Term Expiration:
6
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
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| Full Time | District of Puerto Rico | PR | 1st | San Juan | 10/2023 | 10/2031 | 61 | 12/31/2040 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Puerto Rico
State:
PR
Circuit:
1st
Duty Station:
San Juan
Initial Appointment:
10/2023
Term Expiration Date:
10/2031
Months Before Term Expiration:
61
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2040
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| Full Time | Western District of Washington | WA | 9th | Seattle | 5/2021 | 5/2029 | 31 | 12/31/2043 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Western District of Washington
State:
WA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Seattle
Initial Appointment:
5/2021
Term Expiration Date:
5/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
31
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2043
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| Full Time | District of Connecticut | CT | 2nd | Bridgeport / Hartford | 3/2021 | 3/2029 | 30 | 3/22/2035 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Connecticut
State:
CT
Circuit:
2nd
Duty Station:
Bridgeport / Hartford
Initial Appointment:
3/2021
Term Expiration Date:
3/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
30
Retirement Eligibility Date:
3/22/2035
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| Full Time | District of Colorado | CO | 10th | Denver | 10/2016 | 10/2032 | 72 | 12/31/2037 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Colorado
State:
CO
Circuit:
10th
Duty Station:
Denver
Initial Appointment:
10/2016
Term Expiration Date:
10/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
72
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2037
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Louisiana | LA | 5th | New Orleans | 8/2016 | 8/2032 | 70 | 8/1/2030 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Louisiana
State:
LA
Circuit:
5th
Duty Station:
New Orleans
Initial Appointment:
8/2016
Term Expiration Date:
8/2032
Months Before Term Expiration:
70
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/1/2030
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| Full Time | Northern District of California | CA | 9th | Monterey / San Jose | 1/2017 | 1/2033 | 75 | 1/3/2031 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of California
State:
CA
Circuit:
9th
Duty Station:
Monterey / San Jose
Initial Appointment:
1/2017
Term Expiration Date:
1/2033
Months Before Term Expiration:
75
Retirement Eligibility Date:
1/3/2031
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| Full Time | Southern District of Florida | FL | 11th | Fort Lauderdale | 8/2013 | 8/2029 | 34 | 8/12/2027 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:
8/2013
Term Expiration Date:
8/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
34
Retirement Eligibility Date:
8/12/2027
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| Full Time | Northern District of Illinois | IL | 7th | Chicago | 2/2005 | 2/2029 | 28 | 12/31/2026 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Northern District of Illinois
State:
IL
Circuit:
7th
Duty Station:
Chicago
Initial Appointment:
2/2005
Term Expiration Date:
2/2029
Months Before Term Expiration:
28
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2026
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| Full Time | Eastern District of Virginia | VA | 4th | Alexandria | 11/2022 | 11/2030 | 50 | 12/31/2046 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Eastern District of Virginia
State:
VA
Circuit:
4th
Duty Station:
Alexandria
Initial Appointment:
11/2022
Term Expiration Date:
11/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
50
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2046
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| Full Time | District of Columbia | Washington D.C. | DC Circuit | Washington DC | 9/2022 | 9/2030 | 47 | 12/31/2041 |
Status:
Full Time
District:
District of Columbia
State:
Washington D.C.
Circuit:
DC Circuit
Duty Station:
Washington DC
Initial Appointment:
9/2022
Term Expiration Date:
9/2030
Months Before Term Expiration:
47
Retirement Eligibility Date:
12/31/2041
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| Full Time | Middle District of Florida | FL | 11th | Tampa | 2/2018 | 2/2034 | 88 | 2/5/2032 Eligible to Retire at End of Term |
Status:
Full Time
District:
Middle District of Florida
State:
FL
Circuit:
11th
Duty Station:
Tampa
Initial Appointment:
2/2018
Term Expiration Date:
2/2034
Months Before Term Expiration:
88
Retirement Eligibility Date:
2/5/2032
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