Nineteen lawyers, magistrates and administrative law judges are applying for an open seat on the District of Columbia Superior Court, including the wife of the chief judge.

Pamela Satterfield, of counsel at Schertler & Onorato, is on the list of applicants vying to replace Judge Robert Richter, who is set to retire Oct. 2. Satterfield is married to Superior Court Chief Judge Lee Satterfield.