With retirement imminent, Judge Keith Levy reflects on Alaska’s justice system

Juneau District Court Judge Keith Levy in his chambers at the Dimond Courthouse. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)
Judge Keith Levy is retiring Oct. 31 after nearly 12 years on the District Court bench in Juneau.
“I think it’s a good idea for judges to retire while they are still doing a good job,” Levy said. “It takes some energy to treat the job like every case is important, which it is. I think it’s good to retire before you lose that.”
During a recent interview