In this episode of the State Bar of Texas Podcast, host Rocky Dhir welcomes Judge Les Hatch and litigator Cade Browning to discuss our constitutional right to trial by jury and its enduring importance in our society. Statistics show that 90%-98% of both civil and criminal cases across the nation are resolved before trial. With seemingly fewer cases reaching a jury, how do we, as legal professionals, preserve a deep appreciation for the jury’s role in our system of justice? They discuss the virtues of jury trials and their function in our judicial system, then share best practices for jury selection and trial preparation.

Les Hatch is judge of the 237th District Court in Lubbock County, where he has presided over civil and family cases since his appointment in 2009. He received a B.S. from Texas A&M University in 1985 and a J.D. from Texas Tech University School of Law in 1988. Prior to taking the bench, Hatch practiced primarily in the area of personal injury defense and is certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. He is a past member of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Bar Foundation, past chair of the State Bar of Texas Judicial Section, and a member and past president of the Texas Association of District Judges.

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