circuit judge

noun

: a judge who holds a circuit court

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Two other Broward circuit judges, Stefanie Moon and Mardi Levey Cohen, are also in current trouble with the JQC, which has recommended punishments, but both would stay on the bench. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025 Syed's conviction was overturned by a circuit judge in 2016, who found that a failure by defense at his trial to challenge cell tower information warranted a new trial. Chloe Atkins, NBC News, 27 Feb. 2025 It will be led by Marie Mato, who leaves the State Attorney’s Office in January to take the bench as a circuit judge. Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025 But Herz can stay on the ballot, and any questions about his residency qualifications will have to wait until after all the votes are counted, a circuit judge ruled Wednesday. Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for circuit judge

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of circuit judge was in 1801

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“Circuit judge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circuit%20judge. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Legal Definition

circuit judge

noun
: a judge who holds office in a circuit court

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