Legal FAQs

What happens at a pre-trial?

A pre-trial is usually the last step prior to trial. The parties and their lawyers meet with a judge (not the judge who will hear the trial). The pre-trial judge then attempts to see if there is a possibility of the parties compromising, to settle the matter. If that is not possible, the judge then reviews the matter to make sure the parties have complied with all procedures and are ready to go to trial.