Federal Court Judge Terms And Appointments

Federal court judges are first elected at the national level, then appointed by the president, and finally confirmed by the Senate.

All federal judges serve life terms, though they may resign, retire, or be impeached.

Federal court judges are appointed by the Senate Judiciary Committee and confirmed by the president of the United States.

Only United States Supreme Court justices serve life terms; lower-level federal court judges must be reelected and reconfirmed every four years.