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“Given the bloated dockets that district courts have now come to expect as ordinary, the role of the magistrate [judge] in today’s federal judicial system is nothing less than indispensable.”

Peretz v. United States, 501 U.S. 923, 928 (1991) (emphasis added)

Who We Are

The Federal Magistrate Judges Association is a national association of United States Magistrate Judges comprised of more than 800 active and retired members. Our mission is to support United States Magistrate Judges and the vital role they play in the United States Courts.

Message from the FMJA

The FMJA urges the JUDGES Act be passed

FMJA Statement on Judges Act
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The FMJA proudly welcomes our new president Helen Adams. Judge Adams will serve as president for the 2026-2027 term.

OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
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News

July 27, 2026

Milwaukee County Historical Society Welcomed 215 Participants for Citizenship & Civics Student summit and Naturalization Ceremony

June 15, 2026

Federal Court Formally Invest Magistrate Judge Albert Berry III

May 13, 2026

U.S. Magistrate Judge Lisette M. Reid Seeks Reappointment

Federal Courts Law Review

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