Judge Resume Samples (Text format)
About Me
Judge
- A Professional Judge, Presides over a courtroom, hearing evidence, makes decisions on motions, instructs juries and makes rulings; assuring the law is followed and carried out in every case Fair; reasonable professional with expert knowledge of the law; able to maintain order in the courtroom and work with a variety of personnel to ensure each case is handled correctly
- Extensive experience of XX years in arbitrating, advising, adjudicating, or administering justice in a court of law; sentencing defendants in criminal cases according to government statutes
- Adept in determining the liability of defendants in civil cases. Issuing marriage licenses and performing wedding ceremonies; ruling on the admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony
- Presiding over hearings and listening to allegations made by plaintiffs to determine whether the evidence supports the charges. Reading documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues
- Deft in interpreting and enforcing rules of procedure or establishing new rules in situations where there are no procedures already established by law
- Skilled in monitoring procedures to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed. Advising attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings
- Adroit in ensuring the effective and efficient conduct of the court, including arraignments, jury impaneling; taking of verdicts in criminal trials, listing matters, custody of court files, and recording orders
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws,
Completed, May 2004
Faculty of Law BHU
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Work Experience
March 2016 - Current
Family Court Judge
High Court of Bombay
Amane, Maharashtra
- Decide whether the accused will be detained until trial; decide the terms under which the accused may be released; issue warrants, if necessary, for police to seize property
- Preside over the preliminary hearing, which allows the Judge to determine if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial
- Ensure the trial proceeds as required; ensure witnesses if clarification is required; and handle objections raised by lawyers; hear the evidence
- Listen to the testimony of the different parties and their witnesses;
- Assess the attitude and body language of the parties and witnesses, determines the truthfulness and credibility of their statements, etc.
- Read all documents and considers the relevance and admissibility of the evidence, which can include testimonies, photos, reports from experts (doctors, accountants, etc.), or plans
September 2008 - July 2015
Judge
Bombay High Court
Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Read through legal documents to make determinations about pre-trial issues, motions, and final rulings
- Assisted with monitoring jury selection, along with instructing the jury and managing them during a trial; listened to arguments from plaintiffs and defendants to determine the facts of a case and come to a ruling
- Asked questions of witnesses and legal counsel to make the right decisions regarding issues that may occur during a trial or hearing
- Met with legal counsel to discuss and decide upon objections, pretrial motions, evidence, and discovery issues; wrote opinions and conducted legal research as needed to reach determinations or create written documents
- Determined proper sentencing, monetary fees, and damages to be paid upon the completion of a case and handed down the ruling in the courtroom to the responsible party
- Monitored court proceedings to ensure all legal procedures are handled according to the law and made decisions regarding gray area issues, such as the use of cameras in the courtroom
Skills
- Studious
- Courteous
- Conscientious
- Patient
- Punctual
- Impartial
- Fearless of public clamor
- Excellent
- Logical reasoning
- Analytical
- Decision-making
Computer Proficiency
- Window
- Internet Applications
- MS Office – Word, Excel and PowerPoint
