Magistrate Judge Vacancy Info Session

CONSIDERING THE FEDERAL BENCH OR INTERESTED IN HONING YOUR PRACTICE BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGES?

Join sitting United States Magistrate Judges for a live Zoom conversation on the newly announced full-time Magistrate Judge vacancy in the Western District of Washington at Tacoma.

August 11, 2026: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

August 19, 2026: 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.

PRESENTED BY CHIEF MAGISTRATE JUDGE THERESA FRICKE

Judge Fricke and others will share firsthand insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of a Federal Magistrate Judge and to demystify the merit selection process.

Topics will cover the primary duties of a Magistrate Judge:

• Criminal preliminary proceedings, search & seizure warrants, misdemeanor trials
• Civil referrals: prisoner civil rights, habeas corpus, Social Security appeals
• Consent for civil cases, including jury trials
• Settlement conferences
• Understanding the statutory framework for Magistrate Judges
• Tips for practicing before a Magistrate Judge

ANNUAL SALARY: $229,908

TERM IN OFFICE: 8 Year Renewable Term

MIN. BAR MEMBERSHIP: 5 Years

TENTATIVE START DATE: May 2027

CLE credit applied for in Washington.
This program is available online online.