March 15, 2025: Following the six month lagbetween stating in open court that “due to federal filings by Mr. Davis” (me) he would be recusing himself. Today, he finally filed the written order.
May 15, 2025: Former lead Judge Brian Ratledge is set to leave family court by June 2025.
No matter where they ship him, though… remember to VOTE him out entirely the next chance we get…
Most Judges Follow the Rule of Law vs.
The Question of Judges Like Brian Ratledge
“When deciding on a substantial issues, no one wants to hear the judge say his decisions are based on ‘...what my gut is telling me”, then joking ‘…maybe I’m just hungry’. —Yet, these are two direct quotes made by Judge Ratledge on March 2, 2022 in open court.” —M.D.
What we expect from our Judges is a commitment to following the law and keeping the vows they made when sworn in. As the reports of Judge Ratledge’s arbitrary and harmful behaviors grow, his chilling message to them is loud and clear: How well you do doesn’t appear to have to do with evidence and testimony, but how a judge feels when the gavel comes down. Gut feelings and how much he’s had to eat should NOT be deciding factors.