Article III Judge in the United States

Article III Judge Definition in the context of the Federal Court System

A judge who exercises the judicial powers of the United States under the authority of Article III of the U.S. Constitution. Article III judges are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Article III of the Constitution protects the independence of Article III judges by guaranteeing them a lifetime appointment and no reduction in pay. An Article III judge can only be forcibly removed from office through the impeachment process. Article III judges sit on the U.S. Court of International Trade, the federal district courts, the appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.