Didja notice that Alec's conservative brother (Stephen) was there in the courtroom sitting in a row behind Alec. When the judge announced her dismissal, Alec began crying and his wife who was seated behind Alec in the same row as Stephen begins crying also. The two stand up and Alec and wife embrace each other, crying and others approach to congratulate them both.

As this is happening, Stephen turns and exits without congratulating either. I found that interesting.