Judges and Judiciary
Sep. 10, 2008
The Bench Paradox: As Need for Federal Jurists Grows, More Leave
The recent news that George Schiavelli announced he was leaving the district bench,helps illustrate the paradox that, in a time when federal judgeships are feverishly sought, more judges than ever before are leaving, writes William Domnarski. - Forum Column
William Domnarski
Email: domnarski@gmail.com
William Domnarski is a Southland mediator and practitioner. His latest book is "Richard Posner," published by Oxford University Press in 2016.
By William Domnarski
This article appears on Page 6
The recent news that George Schiavelli announced he was leaving the district bench, after serving for only four years, helps illustrate the paradox that, in a time when federal judgeships are as prized and feverishly sought as ever, more judges than ever before in our history are leaving the bench, not retiring, but leaving in full stride.
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