Can A Criminal Defense Attorney Ever Ask For A Different Judge At The Start Of A Case?
Can you get a different judge? It's possible but uncommon, says Oakland criminal defense attorney Andrew Dósa. A judge may recuse over a personal connection that interferes with their duties—not simply because they dislike a defendant. Recusals for bias rarely happen, since a judge won't ordinarily step aside or change a tough approach to cases.
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Answered by Andrew Dósa · Oakland, CA
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— when a judge recuses over a personal connection, not bias
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Can you get a different judge?
It's possible but uncommon—a judge may recuse over a personal connection that interferes with their duties, not simply because they dislike a defendant. Recusals for bias rarely happen.
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