Judges and Judiciary
Dec. 4, 2015
A few tips for California's new judges
This fall, the California bench has filled several judgeships. Here's some advice for our newest judges.
James P. Gray
ADR Services Inc.Business and commercial contracts, real estate, construction, employment, PAGA, probate, legal malpractice
19000 MacArthur Blvd #550
Irvine , CA 92612
Phone: (949) 863-9800
Fax: (949) 863-9888
Email: jimpgray@sbcglobal.net
USC Law School
James is a retired judge of the Orange County Superior Court, a private mediator and arbitrator with ADR Services Inc., the author of "Wearing the Robe: the Art and Responsibilities of Judging in Today's Courts" (Square One Press, 2009), and the 2012 Libertarian candidate for vice president, along with Gov. Gary Johnson as the candidate for president.
This fall, the California bench has filled several judgeships, and I'd like to say to all those new judges: welcome. I know all of the good things people said have about you are true. You are intelligent, well experienced, and community-minded, have patience, a good demeanor, and want to do the right thing. I also know being a judge is quite different than being an attorney. So please consider some advice I have about your new position.
Judges have two jobs. First, provide a f...
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