Judge Robinson targets bar exam after 18 years as district court judge

Judge Doug Robinson said last week one of his goals for retirement will be to re-take the state bar examination so he can serve as judge pro-tem when needed around the area. He needs to pass the examination to renew his license as an attorney, one of the requirements to be appointed as a judge pro-tem.

Robinson said last week, he doesn't plan to start a law practice once he gets the license.

He also plans to serve as Colfax Municipal Court judge.

After serving as Whitman County District Court judge for the past 18 years, Robinson will officially retire on the second Monday in January when newl...