Jury Duty [new] Jun 2026

Let’s clear up some dangerous misinformation.

If you are selected to serve on a trial jury, here is what a typical day looks like: Jury Duty

Use these for letting colleagues or clients know you’ll be away. Let’s clear up some dangerous misinformation

Justice isn't an abstract concept written in leather-bound books. It is a conversation between twelve people who showed up. It is a conversation between twelve people who showed up

For the juror, voir dire is an unexpected exercise in introspection. Potential jurors are asked probing questions about their backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences. Have you or a family member ever been the victim of a crime? Do you have strong feelings about the police? Can you trust the testimony of a particular type of expert witness? This process reveals the complexity of human experience. It highlights that the "law" is not an abstract mathematical equation, but a living, breathing entity that must be interpreted through the lens of diverse human lives.

Once the case is submitted to the jury, you are left alone. No judge, no attorneys, no bailiff (except to knock for lunch). Here is what happens: