After 13 years of dedicated service to the cause of justice, endeavoring to impact people's lives inside and outside the courtroom. As the first African American judge in the region, he has been more than a judge, he has been an integral part of each community where he served. The Judge has been an example, a role model, changing thousands of lives and has been an inspiration to thousands of people. Judge Witcher was dedicated to making a difference.
Courage is costly, and a heavy price has been paid by Judge Witcher for standing on principles and seeking to ensure justice for people of all backgrounds. Having been subjected to ruthless assaults on his character and credibility, he has decided that enough is enough and it is time to move on to the next season of his life.
"I pray that I leave the court system better and more diverse than I found it. I pray that the hell I've endured has not been in vain and that people's lives and the system of justice are better as a result. I am thankful for all your support over the past few months."