Judge Robert Kumor tried it all. He can be equally remembered for his time as a mayor, marine, judge, and teenage television game show contestant (and many more). Judge Kumor is popularly remembered as a loving mentor, and for his aptitude, intelligence, and friendliness....
Remembered for his devoted friendship, there was no task too small nor large for Judge Kohn, who served on the Los Angeles bench for the better part of three decades. He was known as an innovator in how he sentenced defendants. In spousal abuse cases, Judge...
Judge Kocol’s appointment as a Judge from 1992 to 2013 capped 40 years of distinguished service in the federal government. One of twelve siblings, Judge Kocol was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was an active member of the Freedom from Religion Foundation. In retirement, Judge Kocol...
The first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve on New York’s highest court, Judge Paul Feinman was sworn in on June 21, 2017, during Gay Pride Month. He was first elected as a judge in 1996 to the New York City Civil Court and then later...
Judge Dick Failla started his legal career in the military, where he served as a lieutenant in the Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps for five years. While stationed in the Philippines and in Vietnam, he often volunteered to defend sailors who were facing discharge due...
Most remembered for her strong devotion to children and any type of juvenile injustice, Judge Sandra Butler Smith was a beloved teacher, wife, mother, district attorney, author, writer, artist, speaker, superior court judge and foster parent. The Judge Sandra Butler Smith memorial award is presented annually...
Remembered as a "brilliant judge and lawyer," Judge Daniel Brenner was appointed to the bench by Governor Jerry Brown of California in 2012. In addition to his service as a judge, he was also a lecturer and sat on the faculties of multiple universities. Judge Brenner was...
Judge Batts was the first openly LGBTQ judge confirmed to the federal bench. Nominated by President Bill Clinton, she was confirmed in June 1994. A 1972 graduate of Harvard Law School, Judge Batts started her legal career as a law clerk for a federal judge...
Judge John Paul Barnich was the first openly gay judge appointed to the municipal court in Texas. He is remembered by friends as "A wonderful, kind person. A character," while having a "...
Judge Carolyn Archbold loved living at Hubbard Lake, Michigan, and frequently traveled Africa and Asia. Beloved to many, Judge Archbold is remembered as a good friend and positive role model. Judge Archbold was a founding member of the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges....