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Following every trial, Judge Koch asks for confidential feedback about how he, his staff, and the court are doing - and what can be improved. Judge Koch has received the highest possible "excellent" ratings from all jurors in all categories: attentiveness, competence, demeanor, fairness and patience.

They have noted his calm professionalism as a key reason for why they enjoyed jury service. Representative comments include:

• "[I] was impressed by the judge's compassionate treatment of [a] frightened and tearful [victim] witness and for the small child witness. The respect for [the] jury was also appreciated."
• "He was excellent with the jury and the case."
• "You showed great patience."
• "Thank you for your professionalism."
• "I appreciated serving on your jury."
• "Humorous, thoughtful and thankful to the jury."
• "You are what a judge should be."

Judge Koch is the kind of judge who is at home in the courtroom, and makes everyone feel welcome. He engages the jury, and values their service.