Legal Definitions - bankruptcy judge

A bankruptcy judge is a type of judge who presides over cases filed under the Bankruptcy Code and proceedings related to bankruptcy cases that are referred by the U.S. district court. They are appointed by a U.S. court of appeals for a term of 14 years.

For example, if a company files for bankruptcy, a bankruptcy judge will oversee the case and make decisions about how the company's assets will be distributed to creditors. The judge will also hear any disputes that arise during the bankruptcy process.