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by OhLook - IamNoLongerAnonymous on June 23rd, 2009
Do you want the technical answer or the practical answer?
The technical answer is no. Most judges are elected officials, others are appointed. Moreover, most jurisdictions (including the U.S. Supreme Court) have no requirement that you become a member of a bar.
However, the practical answer is yes. The likelihood of being elected judge with no legal experience is small, if at all. The likelihood of being appointed is non-existent.
What can I do when a Lawyer sends a threatening defamation letter to obtain payment?
by Mtmette1 on January 23rd, 2012
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How would violation of software license agreements affect different areas of life/economy, business, personal, legal?
by Kittenlady is waving to a friend on January 9th, 2012
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Under Arizona Revised Statute 13-1408, adultery is illegal. Would you send a cheater to jail or just leave them?
by Wynper on January 14th, 2012
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Which law can you just not stand
by Andyco2 on January 12th, 2012
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Father dies son/Executor keeps it secrect for 9 months from hiers and Son/Executors girl trys to sell property. Is he in breach of duties?
by beaned on January 22nd, 2012
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your answer was perfect! thank you :)
by DNique on June 23rd, 2009