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Tag: judicial retirement

  • Kemler the Quitter: When Judges Walk Away From the Damage They’ve Done

    Kemler the Quitter: When Judges Walk Away From the Damage They’ve Done

    Judge Lisa B. Kemler’s upcoming retirement in 2025 is viewed by some in Virginia’s legal community as graceful, but many families feel abandoned by her decisions. Her tenure contributed to a failing system, leaving victims unprotected and families fractured. Her exit symbolizes a troubling trend of judges avoiding accountability, prioritizing profit over justice.

  • 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.