circuit judge

noun

: a judge who holds a circuit court

Examples of circuit judge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The circuit judge denied Beverly Caruso’s petition for an injunction for protection against domestic violence citing insufficient facts. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Hispanic Vote endorsed David Andrew Fry for circuit judge in Group 52. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Hyde was defeated in the Democratic primary in March by Wendell Griffen, a former circuit judge who has been a vocal critic of Hyde's policies on land use and other issues. — Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 10 Aug. 2026

Dugan resigned from her position as a Milwaukee County circuit judge two weeks after her conviction amid threats of impeachment from Republican state lawmakers. — CBS News, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1801, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for circuit judge

• adjudge
• begrudge
• misjudge
• prejudge
• budge
• drudge
• frage
• fudge
• grudge
• mudge
• nudge
• rudge

Legal Definition

circuit judge

noun

: a judge who holds office in a circuit court