Five types of victimization were examined: (1) verbal abuse and face-to-face threats of physical harm; (2) mail and telephone harassment; (3) physical assaults on the judge and his or her family; (4) theft and vandalism to personal property; and (5) general fear of victimization resulting from the job. The survey instrument contained Likert-saled victimization measures which allowed judges to report actual victimization and perceptual data. Significant levels of each type of victimization were observed among a sample of State criminal court judges. Most judges believed in the potential for harm to their family members, although actual harm to the person or family was reported by only a few judges. Victimization related to property crime and harassment, however, was substantial. Most judges received threatening mail and telephone calls at home, and 3 of every 10 judges claimed property damage. Causal speculation concerning violence targeting judges and victimization reduction strategies are discussed. 15 references