Welcome to the American Judges Association
We're one of the largest and most diverse judges' associations in North America, with members in the United States and its territories, the Philippines, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Canada. The AJA offers exceptional educational conferences, access to judicial resources, and opportunities for training.
Understanding the Impact of Your Decisions
Explore "High Stakes Judging: Understanding the Impact of Your Decisions" by attending the 2026 Midyear Conference from April 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration is now open. We look forward to seeing you there!
Scholarships offered for upcoming workshop
The AJA has a limited number of scholarships available to members for an in-person judicial security workshop to be held March 24 - 26 in Appleton, WI.
Save the Date
2026 Annual, Nashville
September 27–October 2, 2026
Our mission? Our members.
AJA will continue to offer educational programs that its members want and need, and is developing a podcast in furtherance of its work to educate judges and the public on the core principles of the justice system.
Member Spotlight:
Belonging to the AJA allows me to improve my judicial skills by participating in their exceptional programs focused on informing and educating members of the judiciary of critical developments that they will face in ensuring a fair and just legal system.
Associate Justice Linda Strite Murnane
High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
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Know an AJA member who should be in the spotlight? Email us your suggestion!
Browse the new issue
This special combined issue closes out 2025 with a look at the Supreme Court's civil cases, daily efforts courts can make to reverse the public-trust crisis, judicial discipline allegations, and more.
Join us!
The American Judges Association is renowned for its member collegiality, exceptional education conferences and judicial resources. Member judges from the United States and Canada represent all levels of court.
