<p>I have always attended when I’ve been called and don’t really mind. I was chosen for a jury once and it coincided with my last child’s first day of kindergarten. When I was told initially by the plaintiff’s attorney that I had to serve, regardless, I burst into tears and the kindly judge asked me what was wrong. I explained the situation and he asked both attorneys something like “can’t we work something out like beginning that day’s session at 10:00 am instead of 9 so this lady can do her important work as a parent?” The defendant’s attorney was happy to comply, but the plaintiff’s attorney was obnoxious. Since this all took place in front of the entire jury, he got some very ugly looks from other jurors as well as shaking of heads and sucking of teeth. They settled before opening arguments.</p>