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508,318
Joseph Domino 480-390-6011
HomeSmart - Scottsdale, AZ
Real Estate Made Easy

It has been many years for me. Here in AZ if you volunteer as an election worker you are exempt from jury duty. I chose to work the elections. It seemed like a smarter thing to do.

Jan 20, 2021 10:23 AM
Ambassador
3,383,334
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

I've been selected for a jury pool twice, but never served in an actual jury.  First time, twenty years ago, I too closely matched the profile of the gal who had been murdered, so I was not selected by the defense.  Most recently, during COVID, I got released because I was the only one working in my family.

Jan 20, 2021 11:17 AM
Ambassador
3,345,091
Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

Been called but not served ... excused because of my legal background or I know one or both of the attorneys.

Jan 20, 2021 11:15 AM
Ambassador
3,587,960
Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Probably almost 20 years.  They've summoned me but it always get cancelled which is fine by me.

Jan 20, 2021 11:00 AM
Rainmaker
1,042,910
Rocky Dickerson
Realty One Group - Las Vegas, NV
Superior Service!

The last time I was able to serve was 1981 and the trial was a lawsuit against Pacific Telephone.

Jan 20, 2021 09:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,104,931
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

It's been years (probably 1992 in NYC)... here in Charlotte I've been called several times, but I was never picked for a jury and simply dismissed after one day. Now I'm of an age where I can be automatically relieved if I ask for it.

Jan 20, 2021 09:20 AM
Rainmaker
7,836,419
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I have never served on a jury. I have been quickly dismissed when I disclosed that I have a law degree.

Jan 20, 2021 10:00 AM
Rainmaker
5,772,575
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Paul,

We have been summoned, and responded by phone, and then dismissed.  A

Jan 20, 2021 09:45 AM
Ambassador
3,125,842
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
St. George Utah Area Residential Sales Agent

Last year I was called and knew the private investigator and they did not like my opinions about witchhunts. I was dismissed.

Jan 20, 2021 10:45 AM
Ambassador
2,178,603
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

I was called twice in the last year. Fortunately, I didn't have to serve due to Covid. I've been called a few other times in the past but the cases during my service period were all settled out of court. 

Jan 20, 2021 04:37 PM
Rainmaker
4,572,283
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

I was never called for jury duty until I received my real estate license and then it seemed to occur each year for over twenty years.  In fact, I am on "stand by" this week for service since in Los Angeles County we need to call the night before to see if we should report to the courtroom.    So yes, I have been called and have served.  Multiple times.   

Jan 20, 2021 01:20 PM
Rainmaker
1,311,397
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

It has been about two years. We went through two days of jury selection and I was selected. When we showed up on the next court day, the judge came into the jury assembly room to announce that the parties had settled.

Home we went.

Jan 20, 2021 07:28 PM
Rainmaker
2,781,173
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

Called but not chosen...shucks. I love it when I can participate. Great learning lessons on people, crime, civil matters, courts and most of all and taken for granted this lesson: Keep out of the courts at all costs! I did twenty years in the courts as my own attorney. Best education and its free if you have the time. Beats college too! Its practical and real life situtations

Jan 20, 2021 06:54 PM
Ambassador
5,049,466
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

I served on a jury about 3 years ago, so I can now be summoned again. It was an interesting experience to be part of the jury selection.

Jan 20, 2021 05:28 PM
Rainmaker
900,128
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I've been called up, but never served. Twice for a grand jury, where the obligation is for 18 months, although only when there is a need.

Jan 20, 2021 02:18 PM
Rainmaker
711,852
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

It was a couple of years ago, and I went to the orientation and never got called for a trial.

Jan 20, 2021 02:14 PM
Rainer
417,221
Caroline Gerardo
Licensed in 20 states - Newport Beach, CA
C. G. Barbeau the Loan Lady nmls 324982

Last one a day stint 2019.  Before that 1996 two weeks squestered I was 9 months pregnant.

Jan 20, 2021 01:37 PM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Called 3 times, served once.
A murder trial. Perp stabbed victim 21 times according to prosecutor.
Let him go.
Even those many years ago, it was clear, eveyone was lying. And the only one talking was the LEOs & company.

Jan 20, 2021 01:30 PM
Rainer
283,833
Dusty Rhoton CLHMS, ABR, SRES, GRI
RE/MAX Fine Properties - Flagstaff, AZ
Northern Arizona Real Estate

I was lucky to be Juror #1 a year ago.   The case involved two college students and alcohol was involved.    It was not a fun one for sure!

Jan 20, 2021 12:45 PM
Rainmaker
1,844,301
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

It's been awhile but I was called like 3 times in a row & wrote back 'go pick someone else'. It was like they said she responds so keep sending them.

I was never picked & the free lunch was just OK. No alcohol served either.

Jan 20, 2021 12:19 PM
Rainmaker
3,416,038
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Not trying to jinx myself, but someone else i know was just called up. I did it a couple of years back and during the spring market, timing was horrible. I cant afford not to work. Listings to sell, sales to close and new listings to sign up. If i miss one day those people will find someone else. 

Jan 21, 2021 06:17 AM
Ambassador
2,436,099
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

The last time I served on a jury was maybe three decades ago. I've since been called and wasn't needed. The jury service was very interesting.

Jan 21, 2021 05:02 AM
Rainmaker
2,241,519
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573
MOOERS REALTY - Houlton, ME
Northern Maine Real Estate-Aroostook County Broker

Serving on a jury is interesting and the shared wisdom of the other 11 jurers  restores your faith in the legal system. I was a jury foreman on three cases in Caribou Maine but it's been over ten years ago. Was called up when news director of a Bangor ME broadcast facility but the program director because it was Arbitron ratings sweep week got me removed from service Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS .

Jan 21, 2021 04:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,216,409
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I was never called living in Illinois. I was exempt because I had a JD degree. While in Florida, was called a few times and dismissed for no need. A few times was dismissed for having a JD but had to sit there and be interviewed.

Jan 21, 2021 04:28 AM
Rainmaker
613,494
Eve Alexander
Buyers Broker of Florida - Tampa, FL
Exclusively Representing ONLY Tampa Home Buyers

I always tried to dodge it, but I served twice.

I never tried to dodge it again...I was one of a few people that had a brain and made a difference.

I was shocked at how there were only a handful in the deliberation room that had common sense...no wonder innocent people get convicted.

Eve

Jan 22, 2021 04:20 AM
Rainer
289,607
Byron K . Jones
Coatesville, PA
List Today - Sold Tomorrow!

called 3 ...2 local sat one, and 1 state..sent home that was 10 yrs ago not called since

Jan 21, 2021 01:26 PM
Rainmaker
5,868,554
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I usually get called once a year too, but now that you bring it up, did not get called in 2020.

Jan 21, 2021 06:34 AM