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From June 12 to July 7, 1,476 lawyers registered to practice in Sedgwick County District Court were asked to evaluate the performance of 23 judges and the 20 challengers registered for the primary and general elections this year. Lawyers were asked to rate only the judges they had appeared before and candidates they could evaluate based on professional experience. All responses were anonymous.

Click on the judges and candidates names to display their survey results below.

Because of rounding, some percentages do not add up to 100.

D = Democratic, R = Republican, * = Incumbent


Ross D. Alexander Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 101 23% 42% 16% 15% 5%
Division 14 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 101 28% 44% 15% 10% 4%
Age 60 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 101 19% 40% 25% 11% 6%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 101 20% 46% 19% 11% 5%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 101 20% 39% 23% 14% 5%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 101 28% 36% 11% 18% 8%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 101 24% 33% 20% 13% 11%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 101 19% 43% 21% 12% 6%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 101 29% 38% 17% 9% 8%
is ethical. 101 29% 46% 16% 4% 6%
Carol Bacon Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 113 12% 19% 13% 35% 20%
Division 1 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 113 12% 29% 15% 23% 20%
Age 60 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 113 10% 21% 16% 35% 18%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 113 13% 19% 20% 27% 20%
Occupation Attorney, judge pro-tem is prepared for court. 113 12% 28% 28% 19% 12%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 113 10% 9% 13% 30% 38%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 113 13% 28% 31% 12% 15%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 113 10% 18% 18% 29% 26%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 113 19% 20% 23% 15% 23%
is ethical. 113 19% 27% 30% 7% 17%
Richard T. Ballinger Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 183 52% 33% 6% 7% 2%
Division 13 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 183 39% 43% 6% 11% 2%
Age 56 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 183 40% 37% 13% 9% 1%
Judge since 1992 clearly explains rulings. 183 35% 39% 16% 9% 1%
Current assignment Probate Presiding is prepared for court. 183 40% 38% 11% 9% 2%
Party Democrat is respectful, courteous and professional. 183 57% 28% 7% 7% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 183 43% 38% 12% 5% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 183 36% 40% 10% 10% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 183 57% 28% 9% 3% 3%
is ethical. 183 47% 32% 13% 5% 3%
Joseph Bribiesca Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 130 50% 32% 7% 8% 3%
Division 22 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 130 40% 34% 7% 14% 5%
Age 56 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 130 44% 31% 14% 10% 2%
Judge since 1994 clearly explains rulings. 130 41% 34% 12% 11% 2%
Current assignment Criminal is prepared for court. 130 47% 41% 8% 3% 1%
Party Democrat is respectful, courteous and professional. 130 65% 27% 4% 4% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 130 57% 34% 8% 2% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 130 39% 32% 9% 17% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 130 65% 25% 8% 2% 0%
is ethical. 130 69% 20% 8% 3% 0%
Dan Brooks Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Incumbent, general election candidate is fair. 125 30% 25% 15% 21% 10%
Division 3 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 125 27% 25% 14% 17% 17%
Age 61 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 125 22% 24% 20% 18% 16%
Judge since 2001 clearly explains rulings. 125 25% 22% 23% 17% 14%
Current assignment Juvenile is prepared for court. 125 26% 35% 25% 9% 6%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 125 34% 27% 12% 18% 8%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 125 32% 32% 24% 8% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 125 25% 18% 12% 25% 20%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 125 38% 20% 18% 17% 7%
is ethical. 125 35% 26% 21% 14% 5%
Bruce Brown Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 96 10% 17% 14% 34% 25%
Division 10 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 96 11% 31% 14% 22% 22%
Age 47 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 96 13% 38% 20% 17% 14%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 96 11% 34% 20% 22% 13%
Occupation Judge, Wichita Municipal Court is prepared for court. 96 16% 41% 24% 9% 10%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 96 14% 28% 8% 29% 21%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 96 19% 39% 25% 7% 10%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 96 9% 23% 13% 30% 25%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 96 14% 25% 25% 17% 20%
is ethical. 96 21% 33% 27% 7% 11%
Ben Burgess Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Elected until 2010 is fair. 131 47% 34% 2% 11% 5%
Division 7 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 131 42% 36% 7% 12% 3%
Age 64 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 131 40% 37% 16% 5% 2%
Judge since 2003 clearly explains rulings. 131 42% 36% 15% 6% 2%
Current assignment Criminal is prepared for court. 131 49% 40% 6% 5% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 131 62% 27% 5% 4% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 131 58% 24% 9% 7% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 131 38% 36% 8% 11% 6%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 131 57% 25% 10% 4% 4%
is ethical. 131 60% 23% 11% 5% 2%
Jim Burgess Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 69 51% 30% 7% 9% 3%
Division 2 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 69 51% 36% 7% 3% 3%
Age 57 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 69 43% 41% 10% 3% 3%
Judge since 2002 clearly explains rulings. 69 43% 36% 13% 6% 1%
Current assignment Juvenile presiding is prepared for court. 69 46% 39% 12% 1% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 69 59% 26% 3% 6% 6%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 69 57% 29% 7% 4% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 69 43% 35% 13% 3% 6%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 69 55% 35% 6% 0% 4%
is ethical. 69 52% 36% 7% 1% 3%
David P. Calvert Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 117 42% 36% 10% 8% 4%
Division 9 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 117 43% 41% 8% 6% 3%
Age 66 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 117 37% 41% 14% 5% 3%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 117 34% 42% 15% 6% 3%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 117 41% 32% 17% 6% 3%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 117 44% 35% 8% 9% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 117 38% 33% 20% 7% 3%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 117 34% 35% 15% 13% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 117 55% 24% 16% 3% 2%
is ethical. 117 53% 26% 13% 5% 3%
Eric A. Commer Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 87 30% 37% 15% 10% 8%
Division 28 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 87 30% 36% 17% 9% 8%
Age 52 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 87 30% 36% 18% 9% 7%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 87 25% 40% 20% 8% 7%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 87 30% 41% 16% 7% 6%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 87 44% 29% 13% 7% 8%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 87 29% 39% 20% 6% 7%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 87 21% 38% 24% 9% 8%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 87 31% 26% 18% 15% 9%
is ethical. 87 43% 30% 17% 3% 7%
Jeff Dewey Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 71 24% 44% 24% 4% 4%
Division 1 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 71 23% 38% 11% 24% 4%
Age 50 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 71 20% 38% 21% 17% 4%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 71 21% 39% 23% 13% 4%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 71 21% 37% 23% 15% 4%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 71 32% 45% 15% 4% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 71 21% 34% 23% 20% 3%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 71 23% 38% 24% 11% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 71 27% 48% 17% 6% 3%
is ethical. 71 31% 39% 20% 6% 4%
Sharon L. Dickgrafe Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 104 55% 33% 5% 5% 3%
Division 10 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 104 62% 28% 6% 4% 1%
Age 43 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 104 51% 32% 11% 5% 2%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 104 46% 38% 11% 4% 1%
Occupation Assistant City Attorney is prepared for court. 104 54% 33% 9% 3% 2%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 104 57% 27% 8% 6% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 104 53% 34% 8% 5% 1%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 104 48% 33% 13% 5% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 104 61% 24% 10% 5% 1%
is ethical. 104 62% 26% 10% 2% 1%
Harold E. Flaigle Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 83 43% 45% 6% 5% 1%
Division 6 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 83 43% 43% 6% 6% 1%
Age 58 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 83 42% 45% 7% 5% 1%
Judge since 2001 clearly explains rulings. 83 43% 42% 11% 1% 2%
Current assignment Juvenile is prepared for court. 83 46% 41% 10% 2% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 83 61% 23% 6% 8% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 83 55% 33% 10% 1% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 83 46% 34% 11% 8% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 83 58% 29% 7% 5% 1%
is ethical. 83 61% 29% 7% 1% 1%
James Fleetwood Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 148 40% 43% 7% 8% 3%
Division 11 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 148 34% 47% 9% 8% 1%
Age 56 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 148 34% 46% 12% 6% 1%
Judge since 1996 clearly explains rulings. 148 31% 45% 16% 7% 1%
Current assignment Civic is prepared for court. 148 38% 46% 14% 2% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 148 49% 29% 7% 11% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 148 45% 43% 7% 4% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 148 26% 46% 14% 11% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 148 43% 39% 10% 4% 3%
is ethical. 148 55% 31% 7% 5% 2%
Michael E. Foster Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 95 37% 47% 8% 5% 2%
Division 28 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 95 32% 47% 14% 5% 2%
Age 63 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 95 32% 41% 19% 4% 4%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 95 29% 48% 14% 5% 3%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 95 31% 37% 15% 14% 4%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 95 47% 39% 5% 6% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 95 32% 44% 6% 12% 6%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 95 31% 51% 13% 4% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 95 42% 38% 17% 2% 1%
is ethical. 95 47% 37% 13% 0% 3%
Jeff Goering Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 115 54% 37% 3% 2% 4%
Division 26 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 115 50% 37% 6% 4% 3%
Age 41 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 115 53% 35% 7% 3% 3%
Judge since 2005 clearly explains rulings. 115 53% 33% 8% 3% 3%
Current assignment Family law is prepared for court. 115 50% 37% 9% 2% 3%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 115 66% 21% 7% 3% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 115 57% 29% 9% 3% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 115 46% 40% 6% 4% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 115 57% 28% 8% 3% 3%
is ethical. 115 61% 29% 5% 2% 3%
Timothy H. Henderson Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 69 43% 26% 6% 14% 10%
Division 24 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 69 52% 22% 10% 9% 7%
Age 46 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 69 45% 26% 10% 12% 7%
Judge since 2001 clearly explains rulings. 69 43% 32% 9% 10% 6%
Current assignment Juvenile is prepared for court. 69 46% 36% 9% 4% 4%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 69 48% 30% 3% 9% 10%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 69 41% 38% 12% 6% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 69 43% 19% 10% 20% 7%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 69 46% 23% 12% 9% 10%
is ethical. 69 51% 26% 13% 3% 7%
Clark V. Owens, II Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Unopposed is fair. 83 34% 43% 12% 6% 5%
Division 20 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 83 42% 43% 12% 2% 0%
Age 57 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 83 35% 39% 18% 8% 0%
Judge since 1991 clearly explains rulings. 83 37% 39% 22% 2% 0%
Current assignment Criminal is prepared for court. 83 31% 51% 11% 6% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 83 42% 37% 14% 5% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 83 19% 43% 18% 16% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 83 30% 42% 14% 12% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 83 36% 41% 14% 7% 1%
is ethical. 83 46% 35% 16% 2% 1%
Loren H. Houk Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 64 36% 45% 9% 6% 3%
Division 3 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 64 33% 41% 16% 6% 5%
Age 58 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 64 30% 44% 17% 6% 3%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 64 33% 44% 17% 3% 3%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 64 31% 45% 13% 11% 0%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 64 53% 31% 8% 5% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 64 39% 41% 8% 9% 3%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 64 27% 50% 16% 5% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 64 45% 34% 16% 3% 2%
is ethical. 64 45% 41% 14% 0% 0%
Phil Journey Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 124 17% 27% 18% 23% 15%
Division 1 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 124 12% 30% 13% 31% 14%
Age 52 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 124 13% 24% 23% 27% 12%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 124 15% 30% 17% 26% 13%
Occupation Attorney, storage rental owner is prepared for court. 124 13% 24% 25% 27% 11%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 124 19% 35% 15% 17% 15%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 124 15% 28% 23% 21% 12%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 124 9% 27% 20% 27% 17%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 124 23% 20% 25% 14% 19%
is ethical. 124 23% 27% 27% 10% 13%
David Kaufman Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Elected until 2010 is fair. 112 56% 34% 4% 4% 2%
Division 15 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 112 60% 29% 3% 6% 2%
Age 48 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 112 55% 33% 4% 5% 2%
Judge since 2003 clearly explains rulings. 112 55% 31% 8% 4% 2%
Current assignment Civil is prepared for court. 112 60% 30% 6% 2% 2%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 112 77% 16% 4% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 112 63% 30% 3% 3% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 112 59% 23% 4% 10% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 112 70% 22% 4% 2% 2%
is ethical. 112 68% 22% 5% 2% 3%
John "Joe" Kisner, Jr. Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Elected until 2010 is fair. 125 58% 30% 6% 3% 3%
Division 17 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 125 51% 35% 7% 4% 2%
Age 49 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 125 50% 37% 7% 4% 2%
Judge since 2003 clearly explains rulings. 125 51% 35% 8% 2% 3%
Current assignment Criminal is prepared for court. 125 60% 30% 8% 1% 2%
Party Democrat is respectful, courteous and professional. 125 71% 22% 4% 0% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 125 65% 29% 4% 1% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 125 50% 31% 10% 5% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 125 66% 25% 6% 1% 3%
is ethical. 125 75% 18% 3% 2% 2%
Tim Lahey Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Elected until 2010 is fair. 158 33% 41% 8% 12% 6%
Division 8 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 158 44% 42% 6% 5% 3%
Age 50 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 158 39% 45% 8% 6% 3%
Judge since 1990 clearly explains rulings. 158 33% 48% 10% 6% 3%
Current assignment Civil is prepared for court. 158 41% 42% 12% 4% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 158 36% 32% 9% 17% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 158 37% 44% 10% 6% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 158 29% 44% 10% 11% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 158 40% 35% 11% 8% 6%
is ethical. 158 46% 37% 9% 3% 4%
Karen Langston Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 95 39% 40% 9% 8% 3%
Division 25 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 95 33% 40% 15% 9% 3%
Age 58 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 95 31% 40% 19% 8% 2%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 95 34% 37% 18% 8% 3%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 95 38% 39% 18% 3% 2%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 95 49% 26% 8% 11% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 95 38% 42% 11% 7% 2%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 95 33% 40% 16% 8% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 95 44% 39% 11% 3% 3%
is ethical. 95 47% 38% 9% 2% 3%
Christopher M. Magana Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 110 55% 35% 6% 3% 2%
Division 9 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 110 45% 43% 6% 5% 2%
Age 42 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 110 48% 36% 11% 4% 1%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 110 43% 40% 14% 3% 1%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 110 51% 26% 15% 6% 1%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 110 58% 32% 4% 4% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 110 50% 36% 7% 4% 3%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 110 46% 36% 11% 5% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 110 58% 33% 5% 3% 1%
is ethical. 110 62% 27% 7% 4% 0%
Sean Corrigan McEnulty Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 52 23% 28% 13% 8% 17%
Division 10 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 52 19% 25% 21% 13% 21%
Age 47 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 52 19% 27% 21% 12% 21%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 52 21% 31% 17% 13% 17%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 52 27% 27% 19% 12 15%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 52 31% 38% 8% 6% 17%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 52 27% 33% 17% 8% 15%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 52 23% 21% 23% 15% 17%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 52 33% 29% 15% 8% 15%
is ethical. 52 37% 29% 13% 6% 15%
Jama D. Mitchell Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status General election candidate is fair. 61 51% 38% 7% 3% 2%
Division 27 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 61 51% 36% 8% 3% 2%
Age 44 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 61 46% 36% 11% 5% 2%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 61 44% 36% 13% 5% 2%
Occupation Deputy Public Defender is prepared for court. 61 52% 36% 8% 2% 2%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 61 64% 20% 10% 5% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 61 54% 28% 11% 5% 2%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 61 52% 25% 13% 8% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 61 69% 18% 8% 2% 3%
is ethical. 61 59% 25% 10% 3% 3%
Harold T. Pickler Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Primary election candidate is fair. 73 29% 45% 14% 5% 7%
Division 27 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 73 19% 52% 12% 8% 8%
Age 58 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 73 21% 38% 25% 12% 4%
Judge since n/a clearly explains his/her legal position. 73 21% 42% 21% 11% 5%
Occupation Attorney is prepared for court. 73 22% 40% 21% 11% 7%
Party Republican is respectful, courteous and professional. 73 41% 34% 7% 14% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 73 29% 30% 21% 14% 7%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 73 22% 45% 18% 10% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 73 33% 42% 19% 1% 4%
is ethical. 73 34% 40% 21% 3% 3%
Rebecca Pilshaw Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
Status Incumbent, primary election candidate is fair. 178 11% 17% 17% 28% 27%
Division 14 demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 178 16% 30% 15% 25% 15%
Age 56 communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 178 13% 21% 21% 27% 17%
Judge since 1993 clearly explains rulings. 178 13% 24% 24% 22% 16%
Current assignment Criminal is prepared for court. 178 14% 16% 21% 27% 22%
Party Democratic is respectful, courteous and professional. 178 7% 10% 6% 28% 50%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 178 11% 12% 20% 24% 34%
applies the law appropriately.