# AFJ — Almanac of the Federal Judicia

> Profiles of federal judges with lawyer insights and judicial style information. (iPhone/iPad app by Wolters Kluwer.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afj/id687479340 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Wolters Kluwer](https://appshunter.io/developer/395677482)
- Category: Reference, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afj/id687479340/reviews.md

## What is AFJ?

The mobile Almanac of the Federal Judiciary has built its considerable reputation by providing balanced, responsible judicial profiles of every federal judge and all the key bankruptcy judges and magistrate judges -- profiles that include reliable inside information based on interviews with lawyers who have argued cases before the federal judiciary.
Containing valuable, hard-to-find material on every federal trial judge and appellate judge in the nation, this unique resource includes:
•Each judge's academic and professional background, experience on the bench, noteworthy rulings, and media coverage
•Candid, revealing commentary by lawyers, based on first-hand experiences before their local federal judges
•Helpful tips for your litigating team in shaping case strategy
•Important insights into each judge's style, demeanor, knowledge, and management of courtroom proceedings
•And continuing in-depth research, with semiannual updates

## Key features

- Judicial profiles
- Lawyer commentary
- Judge's background
- Noteworthy rulings
- Courtroom management insights
- Semiannual updates

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afj/id687479340/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Sounds good but...

*2014-02-12, version 1.1.1*

apparently you need a subscription or login that you obtain outside the App. This would be ok except it is not mentioned in the Apple Store or in the App. Only clue is when you open the app you get a login screen. No further explanation is provided.

## Frequently asked questions about AFJ

### What information does AFJ provide about federal judges?

AFJ provides detailed profiles including academic and professional background, experience on the bench, noteworthy rulings, media coverage, and candid commentary from lawyers who have argued cases before them.

### How often is AFJ updated?

The app receives continuing in-depth research with semiannual updates, ensuring the information remains current.

### What kind of insights can I gain about a judge's style from AFJ?

You can gain important insights into each judge's style, demeanor, knowledge, and management of courtroom proceedings, based on first-hand experiences from lawyers.

### Is AFJ available on multiple devices?

Yes, AFJ is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for AFJ?

AFJ has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience.

### Does AFJ offer any tips for litigating teams?

Yes, the app includes helpful tips for litigating teams in shaping case strategy, derived from insights into judicial behavior and preferences.

### What is the user rating for AFJ?

AFJ currently has a rating of 1.0 stars from 1 rating.

### When was the last update for AFJ?

The latest version of AFJ was updated on April 18, 2019.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.4 — 2019-04-18

Legal info update

### 1.2.3 — 2016-02-05

Enhanced viewing of Judicial Financial Disclosures, Senate Questionnaire’s and referenced case law.

### 1.2.2 — 2015-07-23

Updated judge’s profiles and new lawyer’s comments

### 1.2.1 — 2015-06-17

Additional Judicial information, including expanded biographical information and new photos.  New addition of the Directory of Federal Court Guidelines.

### 1.2.0 — 2015-05-28

Includes:
• Additional Judicial information, including expanded biographical information.
• Directory of Federal Court Guidelines.

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