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How Do I Become a Judge?

Apply to be Appointed

To apply with the governor to be appointed to a vacant judgeship, please contact the governor's Commission on Judicial Selection directly.

Run in an Election

To run for a judgeship in an election, please refer to the Secretary of State's Filing for Office page.

Judicial "Job Descriptions" Set by Statute:

Supreme Court Chief Justice
Supreme Court Justice
Court of Appeals Chief Judge
Court of Appeals Judge
District Court Judge