The judge in "To Kill a Mockingbird" is Judge Taylor. He presides over the trial of Tom Robinson in the novel.
Judge Taylor specifically assigned Tom Robinson's case to Atticus Finch because he knew that Atticus was a fair and just lawyer who would provide an ethical defense for Tom. Additionally, Judge Taylor understood that Atticus was willing to take on such a controversial case without letting personal biases interfere with his representation.
Mrs. Maudie explained that Judge Taylor assigned Atticus to defend Tom Robinson because he knew that Atticus would give Tom a fair trial and do his best to help him. Judge Taylor respected Atticus's integrity and believed he would give Tom the best chance at a fair trial, despite the racial prejudices in Maycomb.
Judge Taylor visited Atticus Finch at home to inform him that he had been assigned to defend Tom Robinson, a black man accused of raping a white woman. The judge chose Atticus for the case because he believed him to be a fair and principled lawyer who would provide a vigorous defense for Tom.
Judge Taylor because he knows that Atticus has the best chance of defending Tom Robinson
Judge Taylor presided over the Tom Robinson trial in "To Kill a Mockingbird." He ensured that the trial proceeded fairly and that both the prosecution and defense had the opportunity to present their cases. Judge Taylor also showed empathy towards Tom Robinson and tried to uphold justice despite the prevailing racial prejudices of the time.
Judge Taylor assigns Atticus to defend Tom Robinson.
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Miss Maudie pointed out that judge Taylor appointed Atticius to the case to help Tom Robinson. He rathered Atticus instead of the regular public defender.
He is assigned the case from Judge Taylor.
Judge Taylor is the presiding judge during Tom Robinson's trial in the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird". He is portrayed as a fair and impartial judge who listens to the evidence presented during the trial. Judge Taylor shows respect for Atticus Finch and runs a courtroom focused on justice.
Bob Ewell targets anyone that insulted him at the trial. This includes Atticus Finch, as the top of his "hit list." His two other notable targets were Judge Taylor and Helen Robinson, Tom's wife. He failed in hurting either, and when he tried going after Atticus' children, he died at the hand of Boo Radley.