Initially the Internet was viewed by many as a playground for nerds and geeks. But that skepticism was soon replaced by astonishment as the speed, scope and depth of the Internet increased exponentially. Today, millions of people regularly use the net at work and at home. Within a short time, Internet access will be as common as telephones, televisions and radios. You are in a service business that collects, analyzes, assesses and applies information based on the rule of law.
Computer technology combined with the Internet is a perfect fit with the legal profession.
The traditional communications channels made it costly and difficult for lawyers to market themselves to the public. The Internet is changing all of that. This segment is composed of judges, prosecutors, city attorneys, government staff lawyers, etc. Judges and prosecutors are, of course, elected officials and generally compete for the votes required to get elected or to get re-elected. Their ability to tell the world about themselves and their judicial activities is still restricted.