Stressed-out people can use a little comfort, too. Still, you can blame voters for this one. They often defeat bond issues to replace old courthouses. Survey members thought judges were underworked and impolite. Sometimes, however, the judge has a hearing in chambers that's taking too long.
Many judges try hard to get work out the door.
Lawyers did not escape unscathed. Survey participants accused us of taking too many cases, of insufficient preparation, and of charging too much. Indeed, some lawyers let themselves get too busy. Because they're so busy, or for other reasons, some lawyers don't prepare as thoroughly as they should. On the other hand, we have to balance things.