Judges appointed by the president of the U.S. and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

1. Judge who has committed an illegal act either before or after taking office
2. Abused his or her power but not necessarily committed a crime or an impeachable offense
3. Incompetent or senile

The first African American to sit on the court

Formal Method to remove a federal judge

He was impeached from the New Hampshire State Supreme Court for allegedly interfering in the divorce case of another judge