Building Credibility and Favor With the Judge, as Told by a Judge

Legal Talk Network - Law News and Legal Topics · Oct 21, 2025 · 45m

As the saying goes, a good lawyer knows the law, a great lawyer knows the judge. Building credibility with the court in any case is vital. Veteran attorney and longtime judge Mark Drummond explains why and how you earn trust.

Trust and credibility are built brick by brick. It takes a lifetime to build your reputation, but breach that trust once, and the judge will never forget. And make no mistake, judges talk among themselves, so willful missteps will be known across the courthouse and for the rest of your career.

Understand the meaning of “candor to the tribunal.” When dealing with a judge…