What to do if a judge is biased against you?
What Can You Do If a Judge is Unfair?
- Request Recusal.
- File Appeal to Send Decision to a Higher Court.
- File a Motion for Reconsideration.
- File a Grievance on the Basis of Unethical Behavior.
What makes a bad judge?
We consider a Judge bad if they do not FAITHFULLY and CONSISTENTLY adhere to their oath of office and aggressively pursue justice for ALL. Anything less is unacceptable and is the definition of a bad judge. Also see the article on dismissals of Government cases. Bad Judges exist.
How do you punish a judge?
Currently, four penalties may be imposed: private censure, public censure, request that the judge voluntarily resign and recommend impeachment to the House of Representatives.
What happens if you lose your cool in the courtroom?
If you lose your cool in the courtroom, and the judge loses whatever respect he or she may have for you, then you will have set a negative tone for all future appearances in this judge’s courtroom. In the end, you can’t control how a judge behaves; you can only control yourself by being professional and courteous. Advocate but don’t argue.
How to deal with a judge who can’t make a decision?
Although being a judge is all about making decisions, some judges can’t seem to make up their minds. Also, this type of judge may take an opportunity to “kick-the-can” to another judge by holding off on a decision. In this scenario, your best bet is to offer the judge a clear, uncomplicated solution to the problem.
Can I control which judge is appointed to preside over my case?
Help your client understand that you have no control on which judge will be appointed to preside over any hearings or the trial. Depending on the type of case, there may be different judges during different phases of the case. In some cases, a single judge is assigned throughout the case.
What is the difference between a judge and a judge’s clerk?
“The judge may be the one who makes decisions in your case, but the judge’s clerk is the one who makes sure the courtroom is running the way the judge wants. If you piss off the clerk, you will also anger the judge. (Plus, the clerk will probably make sure your case gets called dead last that day.)”