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INTERVIEW WITH:
JUDGE REBEKAH COLEMAN (JRC) PGMAG: Judge Rebekah, so good to have you on today’s interview with Lady Anita JRC: Thank you for the invitation! PGMAG: Please briefly introduce yourself. JRC: My name is Rebekah Coleman, I was born and raised in the City of Detroit and practiced law for 10 years prior to running for Judge. My main areas of focus were criminal, probate and bankruptcy law. Both of my parents worked in the legal field so my desire to go to law school came from them. My parents were also heavily involved in community service and I gained a love for helping people through many of the projects I was involved in as a young child. PGMAG: What were some of the key experiences you gained on your journey to becoming a Judge? JRC: From practicing law I have learned that there needs to be multiple options available for people. Many times in criminal cases, people will be told what not to do but they are not really given the tools needed so that they can learn what to do, so that’s why I am so passionate about alternative sentencing programs. PGMAG: Your job is quite a tough one, because so many destinies are determined by your decision as a Judge. How do you manage to keep things running smoothly in the courtroom?
JRC: I make sure that I listen to all of the facts presented. Details are vitally important as well as the way the details are presented to the Court. After listening to everything presented, I apply the law, common sense and wisdom to make my decisions. And if I need to review things a little further, I make sure that I do that. Nothing has to be rushed and there is nothing wrong with setting matters out a couple of days in order to review the different issues so that a good and sound decision can be made. PGMAG: What is your no.1 philosophy as a leader?
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