district judge

noun

1. any judge of a federal district court.

Word History and Origins

Origin of district judge¹

An Americanism dating back to 1780–90

Example Sentences

District Judge Karin Immergut broadened a temporary restraining order that had blocked Oregon’s National Guard from being used by the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times

District Judge Karin Immergut of Portland after she temporarily blocked the deployment of federalized troops.

From Los Angeles Times

District Judge R. Gary Klausner that the 18 months prior to that call were “perhaps the most difficult time of my life.”

From Los Angeles Times

US District Judge Fernando Olguin dismissed it in 2022 because Mr Elden submitted it after the 10-year limit for filing a civil case.

From BBC

District Judge Mary S. McElroy granted the temporary restraining order curtailing the cuts at the request of California, 10 other states and the District of Columbia, which argued in a lawsuit Monday that the policy appeared to have illegally cost them hundreds of millions of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times