ORLANDO, Fla. –It can take a year or two for people to have a trial in Central Florida, but those who want to skip the line can hire a private judge to handle their case.

“My marketing motto is: ‘How would you like your trial tomorrow?'” said Robert Evans, who worked as a judge in Orange County for more than 20 years before leaving public office. Now, he conducts private trials — for paying customers — at his Florida Private Trials practice. MORE