Is a female Judge in US courts addressed as Madame?

Question

I thought all judges in US courts were addressed as "Your Honor". I have seen TV Court people addressing a male judge as "Sir".
So, if that is correct do you address a women judge as "Madame" in court? This does not sound correct to me.

Answer 1

A judge is always referred to as "Your Honor." People who refer to a male judge as "Sir" are technically wrong in doing so. Most judges won't make an issue out of it, though, because people in front of a judge are nervous enough as it is. I have heard female judges referred to as "Ma'am," although that's not correct, either.

Answer 2

I've never seen a judge addressed as "Sir". I think that might have been a mistake by someone on TV Court. In all courts, I believe that all judges are addressed as "Your Honor".

Answer 3

The proper way to address a US court judge, regardless of their gender, is "Your Honor."

Answer 4

Well; you probably can just saying your honor is far more formal. You can say your honor to both; personally I would say your honor to a male or female to show maximum respect.

Answer 5

I would say ma'am rather than madame....... madame isn't really used like that in the US.
It may be best to stick with "yes your honor".... "no your honor"

Answer 6

Either sexes should be called your honor out of respect.

Answer 7

I ususally just hear them adressed as "Your Honor." A few times, I've heard them be adressed as "Ma'am." I've heard Madame only a very small few times.

Answer 8

Stub.... Don't disrespect a Judge, it is always "You Honor". Stay out of jail.

Answer 9

It is still Your Honor

Answer 10

no id stick with your honor or judge