Alameda County Superior Court
By Fiona Smith
Daily Journal Staff Writer OAKLAND - Some judges grapple with ruling against attorneys they're friendly with off the bench. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Allan D. Hymer doesn't. In dealing with an attorney from either side, Hymer said he could be making friendly conversation and go right back to the bench and rule against them. "I try to be courteous, independent, tough when I have to be," Hymer said. "If I am t... (continued)
Daily Journal Staff Writer OAKLAND - Some judges grapple with ruling against attorneys they're friendly with off the bench. Alameda County Superior Court Judge Allan D. Hymer doesn't. In dealing with an attorney from either side, Hymer said he could be making friendly conversation and go right back to the bench and rule against them. "I try to be courteous, independent, tough when I have to be," Hymer said. "If I am t... (continued)
