Dr. Andrea Bindig elected Federal Judge

Dr. Andrea Bindig has been elected as a new federal judge at the Federal Social Court in Kassel. Her appointment follows a long career in social law, including roles in Lower Saxony’s judiciary and academic research. Colleagues describe her as a highly skilled jurist with a strong focus on people’s concerns.

Born in Leipzig in 1981, Dr. Bindig studied law in Göttingen and Leuven, Belgium. After completing her legal clerkship, she became a judge in the social judiciary of Lower Saxony and Bremen in 2012.

Before her election as a federal judge, she served on the State Social Court of Lower Saxony-Bremen. She also worked as a researcher for the Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law. Her expertise extends to teaching, as she currently acts as an examiner for the State Judicial Examination Office. Since 2025, Dr. Bindig has led the division for Federal Council affairs and public law at the Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice. She has also been seconded to both the Federal Social Court and the Federal Constitutional Court in the past. A co-author of commentaries on substantive social law and the Federal Constitutional Court Act, she brings deep legal knowledge to her new role. Katrin Rieke, President of the State Social Court, praised Dr. Bindig for her competence, resilience, and outstanding legal judgment. Her ability to connect with people is expected to strengthen the court’s jurisprudence.

Dr. Bindig’s election marks a significant step in her judicial career. She will now serve on the Federal Social Court in Kassel, bringing years of experience in social law and public service. Her background in academia, state courts, and constitutional law will shape her contributions to the bench.