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Judges and Judiciary

Jun. 22, 2026

The People v. The Bench and Bar

Public distrust of lawyers and judges, fueled by high-profile scandals and everyday misconduct, threatens confidence in the justice system, making the restoration of public trust one of the legal profession's most urgent responsibilities.

Edwin Hong

Trial Attorney
Stalwart Law Group

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The People v. The Bench and Bar
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What do you call a thousand lawyers at the bottom of the ocean? I think we all know the punchline, but the uncomfortable truth is that most people outside the profession find it genuinely funny, and that should concern every one of us.

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