I really enjoyed this book. Kept me guessing

I have the book

Overview: Paul has gotten the kind of client that causes him to question his beliefs as a defense attorney. A judge, that he personally cannot stand, is caught up in a prostitution sting. The case mutates into a murder charge when the star witness, the decoy, is found dead of decidedly unnatural causes. Paul is willing to let his newest law partner take the reins of the case, until the prosecutor pulls a dirty trick. Now all that stands between Judge Acosta and a jail sentence is Paul Madriani and Harry Hinds.

Likes: Paul has a strong set of convictions. Just because he doesn’t like a person, it doesn’t mean that he or she doesn’t deserve the best defense possible.

Sarah is pretty cute. And her Mom, Nicki, had the right idea. Children shouldn’t be able to play divide and conquer with their parents.

And Harry’s return policy was a fun part in the story.

Dislikes: Neither Lenore nor Kline were people that I would want to be associated with. Their priorities and attitudes bothered me.

Conclusion: This was a pretty good read. Especially, the courtroom scene with Kimberly and Binky.

Another of Steve Martini's excellent "Paul Madriani" series, this takes on a case where a judge is charged with murder. Even though Paul Madriani dislikes this judge personally, he feels he is innocent and takes his case. Ethics questions arise throughout and and absorbing murder mystery ensues.

A little difficult for me to follow. Seemed disjointed to me.

Great story where I loved and hated the same people.

It was okay. A bit wordy for me. I know it sounds strange because it is a book but it gets bogged down with too much detail and information about the characters.

Could have been 4 stars, but there are still some unanswered questions (for example, the glasses).

Loved it

As was true in Martini's previous 3 novels, this one starts out slow and a little prodding, but then it suddenly grabs you and takes you on an enjoyable ride. The story isn't really even about the judge, it's all about Madriani and his dogged pursuit of the truth. On to the next one.

NMU due to some rough language but a plot that kept me going.

I guessed the killer and the clue early in the trial.

Even though this book was written 20 years ago, it still feels fresh and current. Paul Madriani is brought in to defend an unpopular judge accused of murdering a woman who was a witness against him in a prostitution sting. The plot also includes dirty cops and overly ambitious attorneys aspiring to public office. "The Judge" is very well-written with unforgettable characters. It's an early Madriani, who is still evolving into the crusader defense attorney we recognize from later books. You're never quite sure who's really wearing the white hats and who's just pretending. To be honest, some of the courtroom scenes ran a little long with a bit too much detail. But it's still a fascinating story.