The Magistrates

By Peter Smith and Peter Smith

It's Los Angeles in the 1960's. ruthless courtroom tactics earn her the title, Dragon Lady. But Christina's heavy drinking that began while she was an Army nurse is aggravated when she's frequently... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0977134393
• ISBN13: 9780977134397
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Jada Press
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

A Rare Glimpse

A very enjoyable read. Judge Smith gives us a glimpse of parallel worlds - public hallways/courtrooms and private corridors/judicial chambers. Lawyers and non-lawyers will have fun reading about Southern California in the late 60s. Highly recommended.

A pleasant surprise

It was almost by accident that I bought this book, and then it turned into a most enjoyable Sunday afternoon. After I bought the book, I discovered that it was written by a judge that I had appeared, many times, in his courtroom, which was almost as enjoyable as the book---IF you were prepared, respectful, and courteous. I had no idea Judge Smith was thinking about such things as are enjoyably reported in this book, while he was presiding over his courtroom.

Courtroom Insights

Fictionalized from Judge Smith's perspective from the bench, we get a rare insight into legal mechanics. Very interesting characters throughout. Some nostalgic local ( Los Angeles) legal landmarks provide a rich environment and backdrop for the characters.

Partner, Manning & Marder, Kass, Ellrod, Ramirez

What a wonderful book. Great character development. Judge Smith developed characters that the reader cares about, empathizes with and we get to watch the characters grow. Lawyers will definetely identify with the courtroom drama, difficult clients, and the lead characters. However, this book hits home for non-attorneys too. I hope there will be a sequel.

I reccomend this book without reservation.

"The Magistrates" by Peter Smith is a wonderful read. He mixes a good story line with technical legal material in a way that makes the legal material understandable and also part of the fast paced plot. He captures the style that made ex policeman Joseph Wambaugh so popular as a writer. I reccomend this book without reservation.