judge's chambers
Private court room
A judge's chambers is the private office where a judge works when not presiding in the courtroom.
Lawyers may meet with a judge in chambers for discussions that don't require a formal hearing—to resolve procedural matters, review sensitive evidence, or negotiate settlements away from public view.
- private meetingExclusive gathering, restricted attendance
- legal researchInvestigating applicable law
- deskFurniture for writing
- chairSingle-person sitting furniture
- legal writingFormal attorney documents
mediation sessions · plea bargain · court documents · bookshelf · filing cabinet · case management · sidebar · in camera · off the record · law clerk · computer · lamp · oak paneling · closed door · gavel · witness interviews · sworn testimony · legal briefs
- courthousescourtroom, courthouse, federal courthouse, county courthouse, historic courthouse
- building featuresentrance, entrances, exits, lobby, lobbies
- chambersbedchamber, antechamber
judge's chambersopen court
Judicial proceedings accessible publicly
courtroom · jury room · trial court · jury box · witness stand
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