In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Lindon “Lindy” Bennett McGee, candidate for district court judge in Division E of the 21st Judicial District. Lindon discusses her education and legal career, including clerkships, private practice, work in the public defender’s office, and service as a staff attorney for judges. She discusses why she is running for judge, and gives her insight on backlogs in the court system, as well as what she would change in division E and other topics.
You can learn more about Lindon Bennett Magee by visiting:
https://www.lindy4judge.com
Timestamps:
03:31 Law School and Clerking
04:29 Private Practice and Public Defense
09:45 Judges Chamber Work
12:45 Division E Explained
20:02 Experience Matters
20:31 Victims and Sentencing
23:12 Improving the Court
26:37 Final Appeal to Voters
Tags: Lyndon Bennett McGee, district court judge, 21st Judicial District, Division E, Tangipahoa Parish, Livingston Parish, St. Helena Parish, juvenile cases, misdemeanor cases, traffic cases, public defender, courtroom temperament, case management
