

Judicial Core Beliefs
Guy believes a judge should be:
Honorable
Honorable
Judges must strive to be the best example of integrity, honor and fairness.
Courteous
Courteous
Judges must treat all litigants, attorneys, judicial staff, and the public with professionalism and courtesy.
Open Minded
Open Minded
Judges should never preconceive an outcome to a specific conflict before hearing the entire matter.
Fair
Fair
Judges must allow for, and provide for, a full and fair opportunity for each participant to make their arguments and their case.
Prepared
Prepared
Judges must be well-researched and well-prepared.
Clear
Clear
Any substantive decisions by a judge must be fully explained to the parties to the action, preferably in writing.
Compassionate
Compassionate
The scales of Justice show the balance between justice and mercy. A judge must promote justice but also must show mercy. A judge must do their job with compassion.
Accountable
Accountable
A judge must never forget that they are ultimately responsible to the People.