Montgomery County Common Pleas Court, General Division

The General Division of the Common Pleas Court recognizes attorneys that have made significant contributions to alternative dispute resolution programs and the appointed attorney program. Each of these attorneys has provided services to help parties reach a resolution of litigation through mediation. The ADR awards were presented to Ray Cox and Joseph Wehby. Many attorneys [...]

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Today we observe the fiftieth anniversary of Law Day in the United States. Law Day was established to recognize that which makes our democratic society different from the many totalitarian societies that have plagued history. The theme for 2008 is the rule of law. We are gathered here today to recognize the most important participants [...]

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While working in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington in the mid-1980’s, I released to attorneys some files on a defendant named Gordon Hirabayashi from the archives. The case involved the enforcement of Presidential orders that subjected United States Citizens of Japanese descent to curfew and exclusion from certain areas. [...]

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“TRIAL BY JURY – IT’S NOT FAIR IF YOU’RE NOT THERE”*
Judge Jeffrey E. Froelich
Montgomery County Common Pleas Court
“Why should there not be a patient confidence in the ultimate justice of the people? Is there any better or equal hope in the world?” – Abraham Lincoln

The concept of a jury trial is rooted deep in history. [...]

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From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., displays and information booths will be located at Courthouse Square. Awards will be made at 12:00 noon.
12:00 – 12:05 p.m.
Welcome & Introductions
Presiding Judge Barbara P. Gorman 

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Fifty years ago President Eisenhower proclaimed the first Law Day a “day of national dedication to the principle of government under law.” Law Day 2008 will explore the meaning of the rule of law, fostering public understanding of the rule of law through discussion of its role in a free society.

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