Dozens of Postville citizens wrote letters to the Judge on behalf of Sholom. Many attested to his generosity to Jews and non-Jews alike. Many told the Judge how Sholom had almost single-handedly built a beautiful and united community.
Following his conviction, hundreds put this sign on their lawn to show their continued support for him:

Already thousands have attended rallies in support of Sholom to decry the unjust and overzealous prosecution.
Hundreds have written letters on his behalf.
In the last few months, 47 Members of U.S. House of Representatives have sent letters to Attorney General Eric Holder regarding the allegations of prosecutorial misconduct in relation to numerous undisclosed ex-parte meetings between the Judge and prosecutors.