Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Judges preside over legal proceedings in courthouses, carefully reviewing evidence and listening to arguments from attorneys representing both sides of a case. They spend their days interpreting laws, making rulings on procedural matters, and ensuring that trials follow proper legal protocols. During hearings, they ask questions to clarify complex points, sustain or overrule objections, and provide instructions to juries about how to apply the law. Between court sessions, they work in private chambers reviewing case files, researching legal precedents, writing opinions to explain their decisions, and considering motions submitted by lawyers.