@DovidBT
I could not refuse in this case. I was obligated to be in the court for the entire day for Jury Duty (and longer if empaneled on a jury). One does not have to be let go by the judge. but can be sent back to the prospective juror waiting room to be on call for other cases.
I am not a dues paying member of our county Bar Association (but am of the State association), however they set their standard as every member shall provide a minimum of 2 days pro bono work per year. That can cost anywhere from $1500 to $9000 depending on billing rates of the attorney.
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A non-solo practice attorney, such as myself can ask the judge to allow a different attorney from the firm to serve if there is a scheduling conflict, but as owner of the firm I’d still bear the cost.
In general, one does not refuse the legal requests made by a judge.
The good thing is that we don’t elect trial court judges in CT and never are on the hook for political contributions, etc.
