Top 4 Quotes & Sayings by Isaac Parker

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Last updated on April 15, 2025.

Isaac Charles Parker, also known as “Hanging Judge” Parker, was an American politician and jurist. He served as a United States representative from Missouri and was appointed as the first United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, which also had jurisdiction over Indian Territory.

American - Judge | October 15, 1838 - November 17, 1896

Source: Wikipedia

I have ever had the single aim of justice in view. No judge who is influenced by any other consideration is fit for the bench. 'Do equal and exact justice,' is my motto, and I have often said to the grand jury, 'Permit no innocent man to be punished, but let no guilty man escape.