Judge
Membership tier for Judges, Chief Justice, and Associate Justices of the courts.
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Active Members
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Programs
15
Counties Represented
5
Published Resources
About NATJL
Professional, Non-Political, Judicial Leadership
The National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia (NATJL) is the professional organization representing circuit judges, specialized court judges, and magistrates across the Republic of Liberia.
NATJL acts as the collective body for trial-level judicial officers, advocating for judicial independence, professional standards, and continuing legal education.
The body represents Liberian trial judges internationally, including through its association with bodies like the International Association of Judges (IAJ).
Trial judges and judicial officers in Liberia are categorized by the judiciary's administrative structure:
* Category II: Circuit Judges of the Republic
* Category II-A: Judges of Specialized Courts (e.g., Labor, Traffic, Juvenile)
* Category III-B/C: Magistrates and Associate Magistrates, trained via systems like the James A.A. Pierre Judicial Training Institute.
Core Principles
- Independence
- Impartiality
- Integrity
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Rule of Law
Membership
Active Member Directory
Member photos and profile details are pulled from the portal records.
Public self-registration is not available. Membership onboarding and verification follow official judicial appointment and Secretariat protocols.
Membership Categories
Statutory Magistrate
Membership tier for Statutory Magistrates.
Other Magistrate
Default membership tier for all other magistrates, justices of the peace, and judicial staff.
Member Welfare
Loan Assistance Program
Insurance & Claims Support
Continuing Legal Education
National Conferences
County Coordinator Representation
Programs
Association Programs
Judicial Ethics & Integrity Initiative
Programs focused on ethical leadership, accountability standards, and institutional best practices.
Read more →Professional Development Program
Continuous legal education, workshops, and peer learning opportunities to strengthen judicial capacity.
Read more →Judicial Welfare & Loan Support
Support program offering structured loan products and welfare coordination for eligible trial judges.
Read more →Leadership
NATJL Leadership Team
Judge Ousman F. Feika
President
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Judge Nelson B. Chinneh
Vice President (Judge Affairs)
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Magistrate Vasco M. Brown
Vice President (Magistrate Affairs)
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Magistrate Vicent Kollie
Secretary General
Magistrate Julius G. Diggs
Financial Secretary
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Magistrate Joseph M. Cooper
Treasurer
Magistrate Simeon P. Wleh
Assistant Secretary General
Magistrate Jimmy F. Wilson
Chaplain
Secretariat
Heads of Secretariat
Mrs. Maggie Warkie Cooper
Office Manager
Mr. Randolph M Bowen
Office Assistant
Mad. Theresa M. Lamie
Office Manager
Mr. Benjamin Nyema
Bookkeeper
Latest News
More newsAug 15, 2026
NATJL Launches Upgraded Member Services Portal
The Association has launched a modern platform for members, programs, and public information.
Aug 09, 2026
Upcoming National Judicial Conference Announced
NATJL announces the next national conference theme and schedule.
Aug 01, 2026
Executive Committee Endorses 2026 Operational Priorities
Strategic priorities include welfare, digital transformation, and stronger engagement.
Resources
Public Documents
Member Welfare Program Guide
Overview of member welfare support services and program structure.
View details →NATJL Constitution (Public Copy)
Official constitution of the National Association of Trial Judges of Liberia.
View details →NATJL 2026 Reports Summary
Summary of approved operational reports and allocation priorities.
View details →NATJL Final Loan Policy After Vetting 2026
View & download →NATJL Final Constitution After Vetting 2026
View & download →Contact NATJL
Principal Office: Temple of Justice, Monrovia, Liberia
Email: info@natjl.org
Phone: +231-886-747-014
For membership onboarding and county coordinator coordination, contact the Secretariat directly.
Send a Message
Use this form for official public inquiries.