While both judges and magistrates preside over court proceedings, judges are elected officials, while magistrates are appointed. Magistrates assist judges with caseloads, handling certain hearings and ...

Judicial organizations are raising alarm as one-third of South African magistrates report facing threats and intimidation while performing their duties. Despite handling 95% of court cases, ...

Jessie R. Benavides, who spent the past five years as an associate at Parkowski, Guerke & Swayze, has experience with family law, estate matters, guardianships, personal injury cases and other civil ...