By Aleeza Furman | October 12, 2023
"If people do no believe that the courts treat everyone equally and that there is unequal access to justice, then the courts lose their legitimacy."
By Aleeza Furman | October 12, 2023
"It is a privilege to run a courtroom where I do my utmost to treat everyone with dignity, respect and humanity, and make decisions with a restorative justice lens to repair harm and restore community."
By Max Mitchell | October 11, 2023
"As someone who has been on both sides, I know that a prompt resolution is important to both a complainant and the accused. I will lead my courtroom by example, by being prepared, working hard, and always striving to resolve cases."
By Aleeza Furman | October 11, 2023
"My four years as a judge on the Pennsylvania Court of Judicial Discipline, the last year as president judge, reinforced my strong belief that ethics and integrity are central to our system of justice."
By Aleeza Furman | October 11, 2023
"I believe that the legal system is not as highly regarded as it once was because it has been lax in adhering to our ethical standards and to holding attorneys and judges accountable for professional lapses."
By Aleeza Furman | October 3, 2023
"There should be more outreach and education programs between the judiciary and the community addressing the safeguards and training judges go through to effectuate impartiality."
By Max Mitchell | October 3, 2023
The legislature has provided a means by which the law may be changed. That should be the mechanism, not the courts. The courts are not designed to change or make the law.
By Max Mitchell | October 3, 2023
A law enacted many years prior may no longer make sense due to changes in technology or in society. At those times, it is incumbent on the judge to use his or her best efforts to reasonably interpret the language of the law so that a ruling will make sense.
By Max Mitchell | October 3, 2023
Participating in community outreach programs, public forums, and educational initiatives can create spaces for judges to address concerns, explain legal principles, and foster open dialogue.
By Max Mitchell | October 3, 2023
Precedent should only be disregarded or altered where the particular issue has outlived its usefulness or created an injustice predicated on changing societal conditions.
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