Court Cases & Orders

Family Court Judge Suspended After Angry Rant

Wednesday’s Video Clip: Family Court Judge Has a Bad Day and Gets Himself in Trouble

Putnam County Circuit Court Family Law Judge William M. Watkins III had a bad day in court and his angry rant resulted in his suspension from the bench without pay for the remaining years of his term by the Judicial Investigation Commission a decision later  confirmed by the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals.

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Russell Alexander

Russell Alexander is the Founder & Senior Partner of Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers.