Yes, Dianne Ballam is a sitting judge. However, in 2015 she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a motor vehicle accident. As a result, she was on long term disability until 2021 when she passed all tests and requirements authorizing her return to the bench. On the advice of a trusted friend, Dianne finally gave cannabis a chance to help her TBI recovery and she is now a cannabis advocate, and her story is one of humanitarian service intertwined with destiny. Dianne’s curriculum vitae is rich with perseverance and purpose, and she is not done.
