New Orleans, Louisiana , Sept. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
Marie Williams Aspires to Take the Bench for Civic District Court Division E
August 2018 – Being elected a judge gives you an opportunity to serve the people but in a different way. You represent the public and want to give a fair judgment on cases presented before you. In a country where about 19 percent of people think the word “intimidating” portrays the experience in most of the courts, it requires judges to have an impeccable approach in the delivery of services. The decision process is very important when dealing with cases in the courtroom. Unless judges uphold their integrity and understand that they represent the lives of people, it only brings chaos, lengthy trials and hearing, and continuances. Marie Williams is an aspiring Judge who sees things differently, and as she prepares for the Civic District Court Division E elections, she is determined to impartially handle cases when on the bench.
The Challenges Judges Face
Becoming a judge comes with many challenges and you have to raise your head up to endure the tides. Things like personal beliefs and political attachments can influence how a judge performs. Judges need to ensure procedural fairness and deal with the erosion of confidence among the public. Marie Williams understands that transitioning from an advocate to a judge isn’t easy, but she is determined to make changes in the way cases are handled in the courtroom. Newly elected Judges may find that they may have to do away with some activities that previously were laudable because they can bias them in favor of certain causes, issues, or parties. To make sound, unprejudiced decisions, judges taking the bench should ensure independence and objectivity.
What Creates Public Confidence in Judges
People need to see judges different and not people who are there to make their lives miserable. The way judges process information can impact on fairness in ruling when handling a case. If judges focus on making good decisions and in a timely manner, it can go a long way in improving the court system and ensuring evenhandedness in rulings.
The court process is very distressing, and if a case drags for several years before a ruling is made, it causes psychological and physical trauma to the parties involved. The earlier a resolution or justice is arrived at, the better for the courts, defendants, and plaintiffs. Marie knows how it feels to be a client and to represent someone, and wants to remain firm and be fair while on the bench as a judge. Williams strives to make the courts be efficient why engaging attorneys to meet deadlines and limit continuances in cases.
Judge Marie Williams of New Orleans, Louisiana has been practicing law since 2006, she has served as a community activist for almost three decades. She has served as an Administrative Law Judge. She has also worked at the Brigandi Law Firm handling criminal and civil cases. Taking the role of a judge for Civic District Court Division E would definitely give her an opportunity to make a difference in the judicial system.
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