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Judges and Judiciary

Jul. 2, 2004

Judge Prefers Fairness Over Speed

SAN FRANCISCO - Alameda Superior Court Judge John Kraetzer likely knows no one would give him an award for moving trials along quickly. In fact, on a scale of one to 10, he recently graded himself only about a six in terms of efficiency - and then conceded that might be a little generous.

By Dennis Pfaff
Daily Journal Staff Writer
        SAN FRANCISCO - Alameda Superior Court Judge John Kraetzer likely knows no one would give him an award for moving trials along quickly.
        In fact, on a scale of one to 10, he recently graded himself only about a six in terms of efficiency - and then con...

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