It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever seeks the position of judge, it is handed over to him, and whoever is given the position of judge forcibly, an angel descends upon him who keeps him on the straight path.
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12184
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:إسناده ضعيف لضعف عبدالأعلي بن عامر الثعلبي وبلال أبى موسيٰ: وهو ابن مرداس