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Judge Stephen Dillard
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Judge Stephen Dillard
@JudgeDillard
Presiding Judge and 30th Chief Judge @AppealsCourtGA
- If you pass the bar, are awarded tenure, run a marathon, or accomplish any other significant life goal, and I see your tweet noting that achievement, I am going to congratulate you—even if I don’t know you. We need to encourage and celebrate each other.
- "And we will call the documents filed with our appellate courts: Briefs.” "So, these documents will contain concise arguments outlining the parties’ respective positions?” "If only it were so simple.”
- I’ve been advised there is a scammer calling people here in Georgia saying that I’ve issued a bench warrant against them for a failure to report after being issued a jury summons. This scammer is apparently providing a sheriff’s badge number and judge identification number, and
- Today, I remember that one glorious time @taylorswift13 made me look like a cool dad. Thanks again, Taylor!
- I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you're a young lawyer who is plagued w/ doubt about whether you have the ability to be an effective attorney, please know that almost every attorney felt that way at some point and you are already so much better than you think you are.
- Raised by a single mom/social worker. Parents divorced when I was 3 & my dad (a college professor) passed away when I was 16. Worked as: Fast-food worker YMCA employee Retail Sales Lawyer Law Clerk Judge There is dignity in all labor. We all take different paths. #LaborDay
- If there’s a silver lining to the turmoil we are experiencing in the legal profession right now, it is this: Lawyers and judges are being forced to re-examine many of our inefficient and archaic practices. This is a good thing and long overdue.
- Our beloved rescue dog, Irish, passed away this morning. We are heartbroken. Thank you for everything, sweet dog. We will miss you more than words can say.
- As of today, I am down 39 pounds in 6 weeks. I still have many pounds to go, but I already feel 10 years younger. It’s hard to admit that I allowed myself to get into such poor shape, but I’m glad to be back on track. I’m thankful for the folks who’ve encouraged me along the way.
- Delete your account.Let’s start with a topic we rarely hear about: the Oxford comma! We say: Use commas to separate elements in a series, but do not put a comma before the conjunction in most simple series: The flag is red, white and blue. He would pick Deb, Xin, Lou or Alfredo. #APStyleChat (1/9)
- I’ve said this before, but it’s worth repeating: Follow, read, and engage with smart, thoughtful people who think differently than you do—even if they occasionally (or often) challenge things or principles you care deeply about. Echo chambers aren’t healthy for any of us.
