I'm a judge in the circuit court
Gosh, that's a responsible job. Plus, circuit courts require that judges travel to different areas, isn't that correct?
They do. It can be quite testing at times
I'm sure. But at least you don't have to travel with lawyers on horseback, as judges had to do on the old US frontier!
Oh no kidding. In that case it could take days to get around!
Indeed. That's where the name "circuit court" derives from: having judges ride around the countryside on pre-set paths to hear cases.
You've done your research! Do you know anything else interesting?
You're in admirable company - Abraham Lincoln was one such lawyer who would ride the circuit in the state of Illinois.
Ah, that's true! What a life that must have been
It must have been quite challenging at times. Mind you, in more settled regions, the judge could use a stagecoach - a little easier!