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Judicial & Attorney Misconduct

Production of Documents/Interrogatories.One ? was asked to prove what interest I had in our home.The answer my attorny gave was''ASK ?? WHERE ARE THE MONIES THAT HE SAYS HE PUT INTO THE HOME I DON'T SEE IT.The firm that he works for is a very powerful firm 2 days before our trial the judge was changed after having the same judge for almost 2.5 yrs.My mother took the stand Def.council asked her only 2 ?.The judge said he had some questions. He asked her about 6 ?The Judicial Inquiry & Review Commission Section III.''Canons of Judicial Conduct inthe Commonwealth of Va'' Canon 3.states(4)A judge shall be patient,dignified,courteous to litigants, jurors,witnesses lawyers & others the judge deals in official capacity,(7)A judge shall accord to everyperson who has a legal interest in a proceeding or that persons lawyer,the right to be heard.''A judge mustnot independantly investigate facts in a case & must consider only evidence presented''.I am disabled from the Fed Govmt of 17 years as a Elevator Mech I fell 3 stories.My son & I are homeless after owning my home for 19yrs.The judge even gave her$125K that we had in a jointaccount in stocks/bonds.This case is more than just a case of divorce but also Legal Malpractice.Please,Please help us.


Asked on 6/05/03, 9:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher Wagshal and Sher

Re: Judicial & Attorney Misconduct

Your question is difficult if not impossible to understand. You might try to restate it in a way that enables the reader to understand the specific issue you are raising. However, it sounds like you're generally disgruntled with the outcome of a divorce case and you're trying to blame your lawyer and even the judge. If you think the lawyer didn't properly represent your interests, you can file a complaint with the local bar or attorney grievance commission where the lawyer practices. You can file a malpractice case if you're able to find an attorney who is willing to represent you. As for the judge, he/she has a right to ask questions if he is the factfinder in a case and often will do so if the evidence presented by the parties leaves some questions unanswered.

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Answered on 6/06/03, 12:07 pm


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