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  • The Quiet Exodus: Why Virginia Judges Like Lisa B. Kemler Are Retiring Early

    The Quiet Exodus: Why Virginia Judges Like Lisa B. Kemler Are Retiring Early

    In 2025, Virginia experiences a wave of early judicial retirements led by Judge Lisa B. Kemler, raising concerns about the judiciary’s future. Factors include better pay in private dispute resolution, declining public trust, overwhelming backlog pressures, fear of accountability, and pension incentives. This trend highlights a broken judicial system needing reform.