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Federal judges are appointed for life. The term for a judge in a state court will vary from state to state and court to court. For example, in my state the circuit court judges are appointed for 10 year terms, district court & family court judges get 6 year terms. We also have per diem judges (basically, substitute judges who get called in for a day or two now and then) in the district & family court who get appointed for two terms.
Judicial terms of judges in special courts vary from 4 years to life. The length of term depends on the type of appointment. Some special judges, such as Supreme Court justices or court of appeals and district judges, are appointed by the president and approved by the Senate. Term length for individuals serving on these courts is for life because they often serve until they resign, are removed from office or die.