- Judge Robert J Franklin: I'm Judge Robert J. Franklin. I chose the law as my way of serving my fellow citizens. As a judge in the Family Court, I pray each day God will always give me the wisdom to always temper justice with mercy.
- Announcer: [at the beginning of each case] What you are about to see is a dramatization of an actual case in Family Court. Because of the emotional and sensitive nature of the issues presented here, Judge Franklin's courtroom is closed to the public. The proceedings are about to begin.
- Judge Robert J. Franklin: [voice-over, during opening sequence] I'm Judge Robert J. Franklin. I chose the law as my way of serving my fellow citizens. As an elected judge in the Family Court, I pray each day that God will give me the wisdom to always temper justice with mercy.