U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Standard Occupational Classification

NOTE:

The information on this page relates to the 2010 SOC, please see the 2000 SOC System for information on the previous version of the SOC.

23-1023 Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates

Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a court of law. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to government statutes or sentencing guidelines. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May perform wedding ceremonies.

Illustrative examples: Justice, Circuit Court Judge, Tribal Judge

Broad Occupation: 23-1020 Judges, Magistrates, and Other Judicial Workers
Minor Group: 23-1000 Lawyers, Judges, and Related Workers
Major Group: 23-0000 Legal Occupations

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Last Modified Date: March 11, 2010