Sadly, that is really the best most non-lawyers can do without getting politicizing the matter. Another real good tool are the criminal, family, civil trial, etc., etc lawyer organizations that do local surveys of the attorneys who have been in incumbent judges' courtrooms. Collectively, they will hit the nail right on the head for each judge! I vote for incumbent judges who are unbiased, fully listen to both side's arguments, are always prepared by having read everything written before a hearing, treat everyone respectfully and operate efficiently. It's a difficult combination to find, but when you find a sitting judge with those and other qualities, re-electing them is crucial...

Dr. Madd, have you ever heard of John Enright, kinda sinks you theory.

Watched the Sunday morning talk shows. It was put out that if Romney doesnt win Florida, he cant win the electoral votes war? Is Florida a sure thing for R and R?

Nobody wins without winning Florida and Florida is not a sure thing for either candidate.