We've got some pretty tough judges 523 in this city.

Just four years ago he'd been building his reputation as a tough young federal judge who was going places.

With the backing of a tough judge, maximum fines were imposed.

But at the same time, she insisted that it takes a "firm and tough judge" to keep order in a courtroom.

"They don't like her because she is a tough judge," he said.

"We had a tough judge and she didn't buy it."

But some normally tough judges say he is off to not a bad start.

But the toughest judges are the people who work there.

Young, tough, conservative judges with impeccable credentials and years to live.

She was considered a knowledgeable, firm, courteous and extremely tough judge.