Judicial Philosophy

Core beliefs you can count on:

• Appellate judges should not legislate from the bench, but should apply the law and the Constitution as written.


• A judge's job is to "call balls and strikes." No matter who the pitcher is and who the batter is, the strike zone should not change.


• Litigants deserve a level playing field, whether a plaintiff or a defendant.


• Judges should have a balanced view of the law and should understand the view of trial counsel toward appellate courts.


• Judges should be experienced representing clients at all levels of our court system.


• Partisanship should play no role in court decisions.


• The right to jury trial is one that should be respected and protected.