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by adrusi
3918 days ago
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They're "supposed to" be appointed. This is the way it used to be and the way it constitutionally has to be at the federal level. But I think more than half of states have elected judges. True, they often run unopposed, but that doesn't free then from political pressure; if they make an unpopular decision, any lawyer could opt to run against them by simply campaigning as not the other judge. They would usually win and get a fantastic résumé boost. |
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In many localities there is no requirement that a judge have any prior legal training or experience.
So anyone, not just any lawyer.