Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Median Yearly Income
$148,855
Most Common Education Level
Doctoral degree or more
Projected Job Growth
+2.89%
What do Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates do?
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.
Career Interests Areas
- Enterprising
- Conventional
- Social
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