From 1437 to 1852, the courts were presided over by judges known as Gografen.

He was one of the King's itinerant judges, known to be active as such between the years 1295-1318.

Even though the judges, also known as justices of the peace, held very influential positions in their counties, they were far from professionals.

State courts are overflowing with judges and lawyers known for their excellence, not their politics.

Abdul Jalil was a judge "known for ruling consistently against the regime," before becoming justice minister in 2007.

They also say that the judge, known to talk to Hispanic plaintiffs and defendants in Spanish, rules with compassion.

He was right - the arraignments had been handled for several weeks by judges known for harsh sentences.

He was a popular and respected judge, known in old age as " the good old man".

A judge known to have used drugs in the past would always be in an awkward position deciding such cases.

Since the show began in 2003, it has included judges known as the godmothers.