What is the name of your state? Virginia
I am a mother of two beautiful boys who is currently fighting for custody. Our Judge M told me on December 20th that Not having a lawyer Is going to hurt me on our court date that got continued to February 28th (my ex requested a continuance and the judge granted it). This is the same judge M that also dropped a protective order against my ex, a violation of protection order charge against my ex and a trespassing charge I filed against my ex. The protection order was granted by a different judge and extended by another judge for 2 months. Judge M dismissed everything against my ex. It was very discouraging. I finally summoned the courage up on December 20th and asked Judge M if he knew my ex personally or anyone close to my ex personally. He admitted to being personal friends with my ex’s attorney in front of everyone including our GAL. I decided to send in a complaint today to the Judicial Commission in Richmond. Our GAL agreed to speak with them and I got her approval in advance as she is one of the witnesses to Judge M admitting to knowing my ex’s attorney personally. Judge M had completely disregarded anything the GAL has said and dropped every since charge when I provided valid evidence and brought in witnesses in our prior court hearings. It’s been really discouraging. He said he is close friends with my ex’s attorney and played hockey with him. I am planning on asking for a change of venue now that I have valid proof, but it doesn’t make up for the fact that Judge M is the only judge that dismissed every case prior to our custody hearing. My question is... do you think There is a chance of the Commission investigating Judge M based on my complaint?
I am a mother of two beautiful boys who is currently fighting for custody. Our Judge M told me on December 20th that Not having a lawyer Is going to hurt me on our court date that got continued to February 28th (my ex requested a continuance and the judge granted it). This is the same judge M that also dropped a protective order against my ex, a violation of protection order charge against my ex and a trespassing charge I filed against my ex. The protection order was granted by a different judge and extended by another judge for 2 months. Judge M dismissed everything against my ex. It was very discouraging. I finally summoned the courage up on December 20th and asked Judge M if he knew my ex personally or anyone close to my ex personally. He admitted to being personal friends with my ex’s attorney in front of everyone including our GAL. I decided to send in a complaint today to the Judicial Commission in Richmond. Our GAL agreed to speak with them and I got her approval in advance as she is one of the witnesses to Judge M admitting to knowing my ex’s attorney personally. Judge M had completely disregarded anything the GAL has said and dropped every since charge when I provided valid evidence and brought in witnesses in our prior court hearings. It’s been really discouraging. He said he is close friends with my ex’s attorney and played hockey with him. I am planning on asking for a change of venue now that I have valid proof, but it doesn’t make up for the fact that Judge M is the only judge that dismissed every case prior to our custody hearing. My question is... do you think There is a chance of the Commission investigating Judge M based on my complaint?