It’s like a scene years ago on the series “LA Law”; Susan Dey’s character was arguing with the other attorney, and they were called into chambers (which happened a lot on that show, it seems to me) where the judge reminded them that the practice of law isn’t about truth, justice, or facts, it’s about advocacy. ;’)
I have known many Lawyers and a few Judges over the years, growing up as a Masshole, some were good most reflected that judges attitude, God Help The Republic.