Kaufman, who announced his retirement March 8, elaborated on the decision.
“I had intended on retiring before the last election,” said Kaufman, noting it was 33 years to the day since he began his first campaign for judge. “However, the caseload never abated, the pace never slowed, and, like so many other times, time simply moved on.
“Finally, the presidential election and the pandemic made clear to me that it’s time to recognize the future of the next generation of lawyers stepping in as leaders in the bar, who could be able judges. And three of my longtime colleagues – Judges (Paul) Zakaib, (Jim) Stucky and (Charles) King all passed away within the last two years.”
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