What is JUDGE DE FACTO?

the name that is given to a judge who is serving from the result of a legitimate appointment or election.

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Related Legal Terms
DISTRICT JUDGE, TRIAL JUDGE, JUDGE PRO TEMPORE A, FEDERAL JUDGE, PRESIDING JUDGE, PROBATE JUDGE, CIRCUIT JUDGE, PREJUDICE OF JUDGE, DE FACTO, CHIEF JUDGE


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