LoStracco on role as judge


question: 
How will you approach your role as a judge? How will you treat defendants and plaintiffs, as well as attorneys, witnesses and audience members in the courtroom?
answer: 

(a) With the same passion and work ethic that I devote now to my practice and clients. Everyone who enters my court will know they are entering a fair and impartial court that will uphold the law and require the highest level of professional standards by everyone involved. As a pilot I learned long ago that there is no “Try”, we either “Do” or we fail. As you can imagine you do not “Fail” very often in an aircraft and get to talk about it. I will keep this work ethic when I am elected Judge.

(b) Everyone who enters my Court will be treated with respect and dignity. I have over the past 20 years admired many Judges who conduct their Courts in this manner. There is no need to belittle or humiliate anyone. I have always prided myself on the fact that I deal with my clients, witnesses, law enforcement officers, jurors, attorneys and Judges with respect and civility.