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Lawyers serve the needs of the public

“The public needs lawyers who love the law and are committed to the idea that the profession serves the needs of the public to whom we are responsible. We have to work for a world free of crime, free of drugs, free of poverty, and free of bigotry—a world of justice and peace. One person can make a difference. And when the roll is called I hope that person will be you. I urge that you work toward leaving a better world to your children than the world we pass on to you.” – Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson

Twelve strangers off the street

“The jury has changed through the years and will continue to change. But the determination of guilt or innocence of men is too important to be trusted to trained men. For those very important issues, the jury uses 12 strangers off the street, just as the founder of Christianity did many years ago.” – Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson

Jury Duty

“As I left the courthouse, I felt the awesome power of the jury, sitting in judgment of our fellow man, needing to give no reason for our verdict, but having the power to clear his name in the community or send him to jail.” -Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson

Justice Participates in Jury Duty

“I vowed nine years ago not to get used to justice only from the perspective of the court. The view from the jury box could perhaps be the best view of all.” -Justice Shirley S. Abrahamson