The mission of AAACJO is to: (i) improve the administration of justice; (ii) consider matters concerning the judiciary and specific issues and concerns impacting the African American community; (iii) support the Code of Judicial Ethics; (iv) promote the interchange of ideas and encouraging cooperation among members; (v) promote diversity amongst the bar and the judiciary; (vi) communicate, educate, and network among African American judicial officers, other members of the judiciary, bar associations and the general community; and (vii) Mentor and provide application support of judicial candidates

Committees have been established to focus on these goals, enabling AAACJO to effectively and positively impact the legal and general community.  Along with other judicial organizations, AAACJO promotes and commits to excellence in the profession.