[blindlaw] Blind Judges

[Jorge Paez]

Gerard:
Can you please email me off list?
I have some questions about how legal matters run in Europe.
And, as far as the courts, I don't believe there are political parties.
At least, there aren't any political parties for judges in the state
of Florida, though Michigan might be different.






On 11/10/14, Jorge Paez <jorgeapaez1994 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 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
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