When I was in court I was the judge; when I was out of court I wasn't. Most people didn't address me as judge when I was in public.
Steven PaceyYou have to be patient. Litigants are emotionally involved - they're suing or being sued, or they've been in an accident or they're charged (with a crime). They are not very objective about their situation.
Steven PaceyI have tried to make sure I knew the law and what the most recent changes were, and I've applied the law to the facts. I have not lost sleep over the decisions I have made.
Steven PaceyOne of the more difficult things about being a judge is as you're listening to the evidence, you have to be formulating how you're going to explain your evaluation of that evidence.
Steven Pacey