Michelle Scott-Bennett says she’d improve how domestic court deals with people who represent themselves
People should pay attention to this court, she said, because they may have a case there.
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Monique Barial would encourage mediation if elected domestic judge
She said she wouldn’t make everyone show up at 9 a.m., only to wait hours for a hearing.
Janet Ahern says experience, passion for family law are reasons to elect her domestic court judge
She said she’d stagger the docket and reduce the time before initial hearings.
In re-election bid, Bernadette D’Souza touts court-mandated mediation in child-custody cases
The city’s first domestic court judge said she would use religious groups to provide counseling and parenting classes.
Taetrece Harrison would crack down on unnecessary delays in domestic court
She criticized a mediation program because of the fees people must pay the mediator.
If elected judge, Ruth Ramsey says she would make everyone feel welcome in Civil District Court
She said filing fees should be waived more often because poor people can’t afford them.
In re-election bid, Chris Bruno emphasizes efficiency in handling cases in Civil District Court
Lloyd J. Medley touts experience as he runs for fourth term as Civil District Judge
His opponent has criticized his courtroom management, but Medley said he’s never gotten a complaint.
Nakisha Ervin-Knott says she’ll work hard to bring efficiency, respect to Civil District Court
She said Judge Lloyd J. Medley Jr. has treated some women unfairly in court.
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