Local Leaders: The Candidates #6 | Steven J. Farber - Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7

In this episode Jim Chapman sits down with Steven J. Farber, a candidate for Denham Springs City Judge Ward 2 & 7 about his background, legal career, family and plans should he be elected as Denham Springs City Judge. Steven discusses his education, his work in law enforcement and juvenile justice, and the path that led him to study law and practice in public service roles.

He also talks about why he decided to run, the qualities he believes a judge should have, and the kinds of cases the city court handles. He says his priorities would be improving efficiency, reducing backlogs, and protecting due process.

You can learn more about Steven J Farber by visiting:
 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592733763697

Timestamps:
06:15 Southern University and the Bar
07:33 State Work and Legal Experience
09:54 Family and Public Schools
11:34 Why Run for Judge
14:50 What a Judge Should Be
16:50 City Court Explained
20:44 Sentencing and Self-Representation
24:51 Clearing Backlogs and Efficiency
28:07 Contempt and Court Discipline

Tags: Stephen Farber, Denham Springs City Judge, Wards 2 and 7, legal career, law enforcement, juvenile justice, public service, judge qualities, court efficiency, due process