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My Heartfelt Letter to Judge Arnason and Ways You Can Volunteer
Dear Judge Arnason: Although it was over 25 years ago, it seems like yesterday. You said to me: “Sir, you’re still a young man. Don’t get discouraged. Come back with some vigor. Come back with some desire. You’ll learn from this. And in the long run, you’re going to be a better man because of...
Read ArticleOn the Side of Angels - The Need for Minor’s Counsel
Minor’s Counsel is a neutral voice for a child in a legal proceeding such as a Guardianship. Their role is to consider what is in the best interest of the child and report to the court. Economic factors and a rapidly-changing society has increased the need for attorneys to serve as Minor’s Counsel. Guest Editor...
Read ArticleVolunteer your time to help youth in our Community: My Story on the Value of Pro Bono Activities
“Lawyers have a license to practice law, a monopoly on certain services. But for that privilege and status, lawyers have an obligation to provide legal services to those without the wherewithal to pay, to respond to needs outside themselves, to help repair tears in their communities.” –Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Justice Ginsburg’s quote reminds me...
Read ArticleMock Trial: A Short Program with a Long-Term Impact
For a few evenings and Saturdays every January and February, Contra Costa County’s A.F. Bray Courthouse hosts a different crowd from the usual court attendees: teams of high school students from around the county converge to compete by presenting criminal mock trials before real judges. This is the culmination of five months of preparation, during...
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