Administrative law judge

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An administrative law judge (ALJ) in the United States is an official who presides at an administrative trial-type hearing. The ALJ is the initial trier of fact and decision maker. The ALJ, also known as "hearing examiner," "hearing officer" or "trial examiner," can administer oaths, take testimony, rule on questions of evidence, and make factual and legal determinations. The proceeding involved with the ALJ may be similar to a summary judgement.

The ALJ's decision may be reviewed by the head of the agency or by the President.

Federal agencies and departments that have administrative law judges (incomplete)

• United States Coast Guard
• United States Department of Labor
• United States Department of Transportation
• United States International Trade Commission

States that have administrative law judges

See also

• Article I and Article III tribunals

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