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In her monthly column in the Philadelphia Bar Reporter, Philadelphia Bar Association Chancellor Sayde J. Ladov comments on recent episodes of Pennsylvania judges getting into trouble.  After noting the Luzerne County scandal and several recent judicial discipline cases, Ladov exclaims:

At this point, any right thinking human would say: what’s going on here? Is justice for sale? How far have we fallen? (An aside: If this is not the best reason for merit selection, then I have yet to figure one out.)

Ladov goes on to explain that it is incumbent on members of the legal profession to protect the independence of the judiciary.  At the same time, she urges the bar to criticize unethical conduct by judges.  She encourages lawyers to speak out about issues affecting and involving judges and the justice system, including Merit Selection:

You can talk to your elected official about the need for merit selection.  In fact, you can make it your personal campaign issue, something as personal and important as healthcare or tax reform.

Thanks to Chancellor Ladov for her support. We hope members of the bar will heed her call to action.

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