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JamG - you've done a nice job formatting this article and adding references. However, I must admit to be dubious about the notability of this subject. Being a General District Court judge doesn't convey inherent notability and most of the references are the kind of routine coverage you would expect for a successful lawyer. Being named a "Leader in the Law" is perhaps the closest thing, though that is still a pretty specialized recognition. Am I missing something?--Mojo Hand(talk)22:20, 8 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Mojo Hand - The notability of this subject is primarily that he is pioneering the way Military Veterans accused of certain crimes are treated by the justice system in Virginia which is serving as a model for the whole state and for other jurisdictions. The program is described here: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/courts/gdc/veterans-treatment-docket/. It is the main reason he was recognized as a "Leader in the Law" in Virginia. The Washington Post covered the first graduation over which the judge presided which is a footnote in the article. JamG (talk) 03:06, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Looks like he has done some interesting and admirable things, but I don't see the kind of significant coverage in third party references to meets the notability guideline for people. I could be wrong though. Is there some kind of write-up about the veterans program that discusses Linder's role in more detail?--Mojo Hand(talk)15:45, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
Mojo Hand - I will search for more sources. I did post a link to a YouTube video put out by the Fairfax County where he is interviewed further on the subject. I think a lot of what he has done is not necessarily covered by the media such as for instance his involvement in enacting Rule 1:25 (http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/scv/amendments/2016_1114_rule_1_25.pdf). As I understand it, he has nurtured and sustained the program, the first in the Commonwealth, which has inspired the rule and the creation of dockets in other jurisdictions with an emphasis on remedial rather than punitive treatment of veterans whose problems with the law are often linked to scars from their experiences serving our country. What sort of further information would make this subject meet the notability guideline for people? I am new at this so any tips and guidance are appreciated. JamG (talk) 19:49, 9 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
The best thing would be if we could reference a news or journal piece that mentioned Lindner in more detail. However, at this point I think you have put together enough that I am not going to worry about the notability issue any more (though somebody else could raise it). You are doing well for a newcomer!--Mojo Hand(talk)13:57, 10 May 2017 (UTC)[reply]
