circuit judge

noun

1. a judge of a circuit court.

circuit judge

noun

1. a judge presiding over a county court or crown court

Word History and Origins

Origin of circuit judge¹

An Americanism dating back to 1795–1805

Example Sentences

The circuit judge overseeing the hearing, with approval from the victim's widower, said he would sign off on the new sentence, according to The Times.

From Salon

Pryor and dinner speaker Kyle Duncan, a 5th Circuit judge, did file their required disclosures for the Scalia dinner.

From Salon

Dane County Circuit Judge Stephan Ehlke maintained that because Kennedy’s campaign submitted nomination papers before the state’s Aug. 6 deadline, the previously independent candidate is now stuck in the race.

From Salon

However, lawsuit by anti-abortion groups to remove the amendment was accepted on Friday by a Cole County Circuit Judge Christopher Limbaugh, who agreed the measure failed to list what existing laws would be repealed if passed.

From BBC

Graber, an appointee of President Clinton, was joined in the decision by Circuit Judge Mary M. Schroeder, an appointee of President Carter; and Circuit Judge Jennifer Sung, an appointee of President Biden.

From Los Angeles Times