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For Any Federal Judges Who May Be Interested...

By Brian Tannebaum

The other day I was listening to a federal judge talk about, what federal judges like to talk about - how we lawyers should treat them, practice in front of them, and the things they hate.So I thought I'd return the favor: (WARNING - attempts at humor are below)[1] I understand that your day sometimes frees up due to a trial that ended in a guilty plea, or some other scheduling issue, but can you understand that when I am scheduled to appear at 2p.m., it does not necessarily mean that I have cleared my entire day, making it possible for you call my office at 10 a.m. and request that I "come over now?"[2] If I take the podium and mistakenly say "good morning" and announce my appearance before you've asked for "appearances," can you not make a big deal out of it by making it clear that I've spoken out of turn?[3] There are no awards, bonuses, or monumental legacies left by granting no continuances...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Defense on March 24, 2008 (boomark / email).