Marin judges have a rich tradition of shredding families. Do you want more of same as the family below, experienced? Judges who shred families.

Judge John Sutro has been privately reprimanded by the Commission on Judicial Performance. His talent? Generating big fees for the Marin lawyers who support them. That Sutro beat his challenger easily shows the apathy level in Marin. Marinites who didn't vote, well demonstrate the carnage apathy ensures.

This site has received complaints about the above for five years. Can they all be wrong? Who else could or would take over two years to decide a Martial Settlement Agreement didn't exist? However, word is, Dufficy remained cool until investigations died out.

In that regard, not too much can be said for the F.B.I. or the U.S. Attorney's Office.

We simply remind the good people of Marin their apathy produces judges like the above. Perhaps one day Marin voters will care enough to provide a viable candidate for judge and senators who act responsibly, but we're not holding our breath.

Until such time one is provided, we strongly suggest instructing your attorney to exercise their premptory challenge if ever assigned to their court.

In fact, taking it one step further, we urge you to contact opposing counsel and determine if the judge's wife, "Penny" is still "temping" there.

Also, the California Court of Appeals overturned a decision by Judge Lynn Duryee, citing abuse of discretion. At issue was attorney's fees. But that's a day in the life, of the Marin judiciary, neatly captured by San Francisco press, not Marin.

Odor in the court!

Poor Marin. Why, with all that money floating around, won't they get a decent daily newspaper?

Answer: The money tree shake works for them.

Years ago after the DA refused to allow the grand jury to investigation family law judges, three, happily married parents, including a former member of the grand jury, commissioned a report from D. Winner.

The Winner report concluded: �Each and every case in which supervised visitation or no contact has been ordered where Dr. Oklan, Dr. Margaret Lee, Dr. Frederica Conrad, or Mauna Berkov played a role at all should be reviewed by two Ph.D. psychologists outside of Marin County. These psychologists should determine whether the cases in question were handled competently and ethically.

"If cases were handled improperly or unethically, then these cases should be re-opened and retried.�

Findings on Judge Michael Dufficy, Commissioner Sylvia Shapiro, & Court-Appointees in Marin County�s Superior Court in California, Karen Winner, February 28, 2000, Page 52."

But the money tree shake, continues.

Don't take it personally. Judicial abuse is not limited to family law. The courts also prey upon the, Elderly

Good news is coming, although not from government. Both California senators have been wildly remiss in protecting family court litigants. Calls and letters to their offices have a long history of not being returned.

Finally. The chickens Are coming home to roost.

Rating media coverage

In the category of first things first, consider the source of information. Bias is often revealed by who and what is Not covered, in addition to who or what, is. Please return to naming names to find attorneys and therapists we'd avoid...or run from, in Marin.

Meanwhile

San Francisco Chronicle - 2.
When it comes to elected officials, the Chronicle has its hands full trying to keep abreast of the Mayor's activities. For that reason we're not entirely convinced the Chronicle knows Marin exists when it comes to Marin graft. More bothersome however, is Chronicle reporters file copy long before an event happens.

Marin IJ - 1.
A few years ago the IJ's sly effort to thwart court reform was best demonstrated by reporters incessantly interviewing Peter Romanowsky, then describing him as the Leader in whatever campaign he's affiliated. More accurate, (and resolutely unreported), is that Romanowsky's diatribes often drove away the original, credible citizens who instigated calls for judicial and legislative accountability. However, by choosing to repeatedly interview Romanosky to the exclusion of those originally involved, IJ editors maintain their straight-faced stance that they 'cover' the situation.

Pacific Sun - 8.
The only paper to accurately report Marin's Family Law bench, which needs daily monitoring, are too infrequent. However, Pacific Sun does recognize the importance of children as children; not marketing tools for lawyers and judges. Sadly, the PC remains not available online.

SFweekly.com - 6.
Good initial reporting, sadly not followed up.

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