[blindlaw] Blind Judges

[Jorge Paez]

Same here.
Could you please tell me more?
This is really interesting, particularly because I'm just starting to
learn about the courts at a state level on my own.



On 11/10/14, Gerard Sadlier via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Dan,
>
> I'm extremely interested. Could you give me a bit more information
> either on or off list - a profile e.g. where he worked what kind of
> law he practiced - how he was elected (judges aren't elected in
> Ireland, so it'd be helpful to know say if there are political parties
> for judicial elections, who gets to vote, what turnout is like etc.).
>
> Also, where in the hierarchy does the Supreme Court sit - is it an
> appellate or a trial court?
>
> Thanks and apologies for all the questions.
>
> Congratulations to Mr Bernstein.
>
> Kind regards
>
> Ger
>
> On 11/10/14, Dan Beitz via blindlaw <blindlaw at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I thought everyone would like to know that Michigan just elected a
>> totally
>> blind Justice to our Supreme Court.  His name is Richard Bernstein.
>>
>>
>> [wg logo]
>>
>> Daniel K. Beitz
>> Wienner & Gould, P.C.
>> 950 University Dr., Ste. 350
>> Rochester, MI  48307
>> Phone:  (248) 841-9405
>> Fax:  (248) 652-2729
>> dbeitz at wiennergould.com
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