A judge; an official who presides over court proceedings, evaluates evidence and law, and issues rulings or sentences.
裁判官は提出された証拠を慎重に検討した。
The judge carefully examined the submitted evidence.
あの裁判官は公平な判断を下すことで評判だ。
That judge has a reputation for making fair decisions.
裁判官の判決に不服があれば、控訴することができる。
If one is dissatisfied with a judge's decision, one can file an appeal.