Experienced Deputy District Attorney Valerie Summers Seeks San Diego County Superior Court Judge Position for Fair and Equal Justice

SAN DIEGO, California – Valerie Summers, a candidate for San Diego County Superior Court judge, Office 43, is vying for a position that demands experience and a strong track record in administering fair and equal justice. Drawing from her more than 35 years of service as a deputy district attorney, Summers emphasizes her commitment to community safety and dedication to upholding the rule of law. Summers’ qualifications have earned her an exceptional rating from the San Diego County Bar Association. As a prosecutor, Summers has handled a wide range of criminal cases, including murder, child … Read more

Former Orange County Spokesman Settles Discrimination Lawsuit, Resigns from Position

GOSHEN, N.Y. – A discrimination lawsuit brought by a former Orange County spokesman against his former supervisor has been settled. Justin Rodriguez, who served as an assistant to the Orange County executive, will also be leaving his position. Rodriguez claimed that his supervisor, Harold Porr, created a hostile work environment based on his religious and ethnic background. His lawsuit alleged that Porr, who was aware that Rodriguez’s mother is Jewish and his father is of Puerto Rican descent, made derogatory comments and exhibited demeaning behavior towards him. Rodriguez refrained from making an official complaint out … Read more

Elmira Attorney Bryan Maggs Vies for New Family Court Judge Position in Chemung County

ELMIRA, N.Y. – Chemung County in New York will soon have a second Family Court judge, with attorney Bryan Maggs announcing his candidacy for the position. The addition of this new role was made possible by state legislation passed last year, which amended the state’s Judiciary Law and Family Court Act to allocate additional judges across various jurisdictions. As a registered Republican, Maggs, who brings 23 years of experience as a trial attorney, hopes to secure the newly-created Family Court seat in the upcoming fall election. Maggs’ background includes serving as a U.S. Army Judge … Read more

Atlanta Judicial Commission Seeks Nominations for Municipal Court Judge Position

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – The Atlanta Judicial Commission is now accepting nominations for the position of Municipal Court Judge for the City of Atlanta Municipal Court. This presents an exciting opportunity for members of the bar and citizens to participate in the nomination process. Nominations in writing must be received by February 10, 2024, and a nominee must meet certain qualifications. To be eligible for the position, a nominee must be at least 25 years of age and have been a resident of the City of Atlanta for one year prior to the appointment. Additionally, the … Read more