Judicial Branch
The Liberian Judiciary is headed by the Supreme Court (Chief Justice + Associate Justices) and supported by administrative bodies such as the Office of the Court Administrator, Judicial Institute, Public Defenders Program, Commercial Court, and a nationwide network of circuit & magistrate courts headquartered at the Temple of Justice, Capitol Hill, Monrovia — for current names, county judges and precise locations consult the Judiciary’s official site and government directory.
Honor Justice Sie-A-NyeneGyapayYuoh
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Liberia
Office Location: Montserrado
Email: pio@judiciary.gov.lr
Phone number(s): +231-886-458-993
Meet the Justices
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Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, Sr.
JUSTICE
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Jamesetta H Wolokolie
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
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Honor Yussif D. Kaba
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
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Ceaineh D. Clinton Johnson
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
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Jaya Dixon
ASSOCIATE JUSTICE
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Former Chief Justices
1848 to Present
Types of Courts
Supreme Court
Chief Justice & Associate Justices; Registry / Court Officers; Administrative support.
Court of Appeals (where applicable)
appellate judges (check Judiciary site for current status/roster).
Magistrate Courts
Magistrates (handle less serious criminal and civil cases, preliminary matters), magistrate clerks, court marshals.
Circuit Courts (by county / judicial circuit)
Resident Judges, Criminal Court judges (Criminal Court “A”, “B” etc. in larger counties), civil judges; clerk of court; bailiffs; prosecution & defense operate at this level. Example: Montserrado County circuit listings (resident judges at Temple of Justice / county courthouses).
Specialized Courts
Judges assigned to specialized dockets
Chief Justice
Supreme Court of Liberia
Office Location: Montserrado
Email: pio@judiciary.gov.lr
Phone number: +231-886-458-993