Q: Two judges on the same car accident case?
My accident case has been heard by the same pre-trial judge, why would the defendant’s latest motion be heard by a different judge? If you think a judge will deny a motion can it be presented to another judge? I’m just trying to guess why.
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A: In most jurisdictions, you cannot shop for a judge. The case is assigned a judge to handle the case. At times, cases are transferred to another judge temporarily to cover a hearing or permanently if there is a conflict or merely a change of the judge's assignment. If you are represented, your attorney should have a good grasp on the local judges and customs. Good luck with your case.
A: If you have an attorney that would be the person to ask. But generally judge's help other judge's out. If the motion went to motion court the judge assigned to the case may not hear it. I wouldn't spend time on this--that's your lawyer's job. You should be focussed on whatever your lawyer says you should be doing.
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