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together for this interview, Britley asked me to make sure that readers understood exactly what is involved in being the Limestone County District Judge, Place 2. First of all, she would conduct only bench trials, meaning there is no jury selection or verdict as a part of the trial proceedings. The rules of evidence in a bench trial are the same, as are the rules of objection for both lawyers arguing the case, and the conclusion to bench trials is called a “finding” rather than a “verdict.” Bench trials are common in civil cases and juvenile matters. She would also possibly hear drug cases, preliminary parts of some felony cases, and state trooper cases that occurred in Limestone County. Secondly, because everything falls on the shoulders of the judge, and their rulings are highly scrutinized, it is imperative that the judge has a deep understanding of the Constitution, the rule of law, and what actually constitutes discovery. In addition to those qualities, a district judge must be what Britley describes as an “impeccable listener.” She said, “I am calm and I listen to all sides. Also, I have to see everything as a whole. You have to rule as you think, not as you feel.” The cases Britley would hear if she is elected pertain only to rulings applicable to Limestone County. In the six years that she has been a member in good standing of the Alabama Bar Association as well as the Limestone County Bar Association, Britley has represented hundreds of clients in circuit and district courts; Juvenile Court of Limestone County, Alabama; probate court; and the Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Alabama. In terms of her personal mission, Britley wants voters to know that she is running on her conservative values, and she has a strong belief in the Constitution. “I believe in the rule of law, and intend to enforce the same with honesty and integrity,” she said. In addition, Britley stated, “I humbly ask for the people of Limestone County’s vote on May 24, 2022, in the Republican Primary,” Britley Brown said. “If elected, I pledge to be a fair and impartial judge who serves the citizens of Limestone County honorably.” If this is who you feel would be a good choice for Limestone County, then let your voice be your vote for Britley Leonard Brown.