Interview session 5, 2019 May 9
Scope and Contents
In the fifth interview session, conducted on May 9, 2019, Coffin continues to discuss his service as a magistrate judge. He talks about the importance of integrity as a judge, shares his concerns regarding the political climate at the time of the interview, and discusses how his work as a prosecutor prepared him for the role of judge. He speaks further about the case regarding disability discrimination in golf, discusses his process for writing opinions,... and shares his reasons for occasionally delivering oral opinions. He also tells a story about a memorable case he prosecuted in San Diego. He speaks further about his reasons for moving to the Pacific Northwest in 1980.
See moreDates
- Creation: 2019 May 9
Creator
- From the Collection: Coffin, Thomas M. (Thomas Michael), 1945- (Interviewee, Person)
- From the Collection: Kroin, Makaela (Interviewer, Person)
- From the Collection: United States District Court of Oregon Historical Society (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Extent
833 Megabytes (1 audio file (WAV, 1 hr., 22 min., 36 sec.))
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Oregon Historical Society Research Library Repository
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