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I have a friend who was a judge elsewhere and he had a case where a woman was severely, physically abused by her boyfriend. He pleaded not guilty and the judge set a very high bond that he was unable to po...

Reflections from the Bench: We all face this balancing act … and live with the consequences

It’s nearly as polarizing as asking basketball fans who’s better: Michel Jordan or LeBron James?; asking the table which toppings to order on the pizza; or asking science fiction fans to choose bet...

The age-old question: Should judges be appointed or elected? Here’s what you said

From left: former Judicial Studies Director Dr. James T. Richardson, judges Kimberly Carlton Bonner, Reba Ann Page and David Allen Anderson, Director of Judicial Studies Dr. Shawn Marsh and NJC President...

What does it take for a judge to earn a judicial studies Ph.D. or master’s? Ask these five who did it

Reflections from the Bench: We all face this balancing act … and live with the consequences

The age-old question: Should judges be appointed or elected? Here’s what you said

What does it take for a judge to earn a judicial studies Ph.D. or master’s? Ask these five who did it

Ask the Model Code: May I reveal a party affiliation?

Trustee named Trial Lawyer of the Year

Reflections from the Bench: Never judge a book (or anything else in a courtroom) by its cover

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