Welcome to the American Judges Association
We're one of the largest and most diverse judges' associations in North America, with members in the United States and its territories, the Philippines, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Canada. The AJA offers exceptional educational conferences, access to judicial resources, and opportunities for training.
Understanding the Impact of Your Decisions
Explore "High Stakes Judging: Understanding the Impact of Your Decisions" by attending the 2026 Midyear Conference from April 24-26 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Registration is now open. We look forward to seeing you there!
Who We Are
AJA is committed to offering educational programs that meet its members' needs. Learn more about the chapter's history, its members and new initiatives like a podcast in development to educate judges and the public about the core principles of the justice system.
2026 Annual Conference
Save the dates of September 27 to October 2 to join us in Nashville, Tennessee, for our annual conference. This is a perfect opportunity to connect with judges from around the country for professional development and social activities. Check back for additional details.
Belonging to the AJA allows me to improve my judicial skills by participating in their exceptional programs focused on informing and educating members of the judiciary of critical developments that they will face in ensuring a fair and just legal system.
Associate Justice Linda Strite Murnane
High Court of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
Browse the new issue
The latest issue focuses on restorative justice in the U.S. and Colombia, select Supreme Court criminal cases from the 2024-25 term, and more.
Join us
The American Judges Association is renowned for its member collegiality, exceptional education conferences and judicial resources. Member judges from the United States and Canada represent all levels of court.