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Judging the Judges: 2010 Scores

Judging the Judges: Praising or critical, surveys have value for judges

BY RON SYLVESTER, The Wichita Eagle Nov. 15 at 8:22 a.m.

For years, no one told judges what kind of job they were doing. That changed in 2006. The Eagle and the Wichita Bar Association teamed to allow local attorneys to rate their experiences with the judges.

Every other year since then, we’ve asked lawyers to participate in an anonymous, online survey evaluating how judges perform in 10 areas.

From Sept. 6-30, 171 lawyers registered to practice in Sedgwick County District Court evaluated the performance of 28 judges in 10 areas. Lawyers logged on to the Wichita Bar Association web site using their bar license number and a password. This assured participants were licensed attorneys and that they voted only once. All responses were anonymous. You can look at each judge's results, compare them to other judges and past evaluations.

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

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

Richard T. Ballinger

Richard T. Ballinger
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
58 1992 Probate presiding Democrat 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 96 41% 44% 10% 2% 3% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 96 33% 42% 16% 6% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 96 31% 42% 17% 7% 3% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 96 28% 43% 19% 3% 5% 2%
is prepared for court. 96 33% 41% 15% 5% 3% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 96 46% 36% 5% 7% 3% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 96 42% 36% 11% 6% 2% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 96 31% 39% 19% 5% 4% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 96 49% 40% 4% 3% 2% 2%
is ethical. 96 47% 38% 7% 3% 3% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 183 52% 33% 6% 7% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 183 39% 43% 6% 11% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 183 40% 37% 13% 9% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 183 35% 39% 16% 9% 1%
is prepared for court. 183 40% 38% 11% 9% 2%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 148 34% 46% 7% 8% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 148 24% 43% 14% 14% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 148 28% 38% 19% 10% 5%
clearly explains rulings. 148 26% 35% 22% 13% 4%
is prepared for court. 148 41% 36% 7% 11% 5%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 148 34% 38% 10% 14% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 148 26% 43% 14% 13% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 148 45% 32% 11% 5% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 148 35% 31% 19% 9% 6%
is ethical. 148 30% 43% 8% 15% 5%

Joseph Bribiesca

Joseph Bribiesca
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
59 1994 Civil Democrat 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 83 58% 25% 5% 10% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 83 45% 39% 5% 8% 4% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 83 41% 42% 10% 4% 2% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 83 40% 37% 16% 4% 2% 1%
is prepared for court. 83 55% 33% 5% 2% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 83 65% 23% 5% 5% 1% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 83 63% 30% 5% 0% 1% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 83 40% 35% 11% 7% 6% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 83 60% 30% 1% 6% 1% 1%
is ethical. 83 69% 20% 8% 1% 1% 0%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 130 50% 32% 7% 8% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 130 40% 34% 7% 14% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 130 44% 31% 14% 10% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 130 41% 34% 12% 11% 2%
is prepared for court. 130 47% 41% 8% 3% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 121 45% 36% 5% 10% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 121 36% 36% 13% 12% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 121 37% 28% 21% 12% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 121 38% 40% 13% 7% 2%
is prepared for court. 121 57% 32% 7% 2% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 121 51% 37% 10% 1% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 121 34% 32% 12% 17% 5%
applies the law appropriately. 121 50% 35% 13% 2% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 121 55% 32% 11% 0% 2%
is ethical. 121 35% 38% 6% 14% 7%

Daniel T. Brooks

Daniel T. Brooks
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
64 2001 Juvenile Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 49 20% 18% 18% 22% 20% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 49 18% 12% 20% 24% 24% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 49 16% 12% 27% 20% 22% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 49 18% 14% 27% 22% 18% 0%
is prepared for court. 49 29% 16% 39% 8% 8% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 49 29% 20% 8% 16% 27% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 49 27% 31% 18% 12% 10% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 49 16% 10% 20% 27% 24% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 49 29% 20% 12% 12% 22% 4%
is ethical. 49 27% 22% 24% 10% 16% 0%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 125 30% 25% 15% 21% 10%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 125 27% 25% 14% 17% 17%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 125 22% 24% 20% 18% 16%
clearly explains rulings. 125 25% 22% 23% 17% 14%
is prepared for court. 125 26% 35% 25% 9% 6%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 86 27% 27% 20% 16% 10%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 86 12% 30% 23% 20% 15%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 86 12% 27% 27% 26% 9%
clearly explains rulings. 86 15% 37% 33% 8% 7%
is prepared for court. 86 26% 38% 12% 13% 12%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 86 21% 47% 21% 6% 6%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 86 15% 26% 12% 28% 20%
applies the law appropriately. 86 30% 29% 19% 12% 10%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 86 29% 31% 27% 9% 3%
is ethical. 86 14% 31% 13% 26% 16%

Bruce C. Brown

Bruce C. Brown
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
49 2009 Juvenile Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 37 16% 30% 8% 19% 24% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 37 24% 19% 16% 19% 19% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 37 24% 22% 14% 22% 16% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 37 24% 32% 19% 8% 16% 0%
is prepared for court. 37 30% 38% 16% 5% 11% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 37 32% 24% 14% 14% 16% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 37 27% 46% 8% 5% 11% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 37 19% 22% 16% 16% 24% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 37 24% 30% 5% 14% 19% 8%
is ethical. 37 32% 35% 5% 11% 11% 5%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 96 10% 17% 14% 34% 25%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 96 11% 31% 14% 22% 22%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 96 13% 38% 20% 17% 14%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 96 11% 34% 20% 22% 13%
is prepared for court. 96 16% 41% 24% 9% 10%
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

Ben Burgess
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
67 2003 Criminal Presiding Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 77 48% 40% 6% 3% 1% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 77 49% 40% 5% 3% 1% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 77 44% 49% 3% 1% 1% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 77 44% 43% 8% 3% 1% 1%
is prepared for court. 77 53% 40% 1% 4% 1% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 77 56% 25% 9% 5% 4% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 77 62% 26% 6% 3% 1% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 77 43% 43% 9% 3% 3% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 77 61% 23% 4% 8% 3% 1%
is ethical. 77 65% 22% 8% 1% 1% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 131 47% 34% 2% 11% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 131 42% 36% 7% 12% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 131 40% 37% 16% 5% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 131 42% 36% 15% 6% 2%
is prepared for court. 131 49% 40% 6% 5% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 102 44% 41% 6% 8% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 102 36% 44% 12% 8% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 102 38% 42% 14% 6% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 102 43% 47% 9% 1% 0%
is prepared for court. 102 60% 30% 8% 2% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 102 56% 35% 7% 2% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 102 39% 38% 12% 10% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 102 54% 35% 7% 4% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 102 62% 27% 6% 4% 1%
is ethical. 102 40% 42% 5% 13% 0%

James L. Burgess

James L. Burgess
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
59 1989 Juvenile Presiding Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 38 47% 29% 11% 11% 3% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 38 53% 34% 8% 5% 0% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 38 45% 39% 11% 3% 3% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 38 45% 32% 16% 0% 5% 3%
is prepared for court. 38 45% 37% 13% 5% 0% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 38 63% 13% 5% 11% 3% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 38 47% 34% 11% 5% 0% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 38 45% 26% 13% 11% 3% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 38 61% 24% 5% 5% 3% 3%
is ethical. 38 61% 24% 11% 3% 0% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 69 51% 30% 7% 9% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 69 51% 36% 7% 3% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 69 43% 41% 10% 3% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 69 43% 36% 13% 6% 1%
is prepared for court. 69 46% 39% 12% 1% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 53 34% 40% 9% 15% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 53 36% 40% 13% 9% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 53 32% 40% 15% 11% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 53 36% 42% 15% 8% 0%
is prepared for court. 53 47% 38% 6% 6% 4%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 53 38% 43% 11% 8% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 53 26% 47% 15% 9% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 53 43% 34% 17% 4% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 53 49% 38% 11% 2% 0%
is ethical. 53 36% 43% 15% 6% 0%

Eric A. Commer

Eric A. Commer
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
54 2009 Family Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 53 32% 42% 13% 11% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 53 32% 26% 21% 8% 11% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 53 34% 30% 21% 8% 6% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 53 36% 28% 21% 6% 6% 4%
is prepared for court. 53 38% 38% 9% 11% 0% 4%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 53 55% 34% 4% 4% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 53 45% 23% 9% 9% 8% 6%
applies the law appropriately. 53 28% 38% 11% 11% 8% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 53 43% 28% 9% 8% 6% 6%
is ethical. 53 49% 34% 11% 2% 2% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 87 30% 37% 15% 10% 8%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 87 30% 36% 17% 9% 8%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 87 30% 36% 18% 9% 7%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 87 25% 40% 20% 8% 7%
is prepared for court. 87 30% 41% 16% 7% 6%
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%

Harold E. Flaigle

Harold E. Flaigle
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
60 2001 Juvenile Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 39 56% 36% 5% 3% 0% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 39 54% 31% 10% 5% 0% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 39 54% 31% 10% 3% 0% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 39 49% 38% 10% 3% 0% 0%
is prepared for court. 39 59% 33% 8% 0% 0% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 39 59% 28% 10% 0% 3% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 39 64% 28% 5% 3% 0% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 39 51% 33% 15% 0% 0% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 39 64% 26% 10% 0% 0% 0%
is ethical. 39 67% 28% 0% 0% 0% 5%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 83 43% 45% 6% 5% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 83 43% 43% 6% 6% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 83 42% 45% 7% 5% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 83 43% 42% 11% 1% 2%
is prepared for court. 83 46% 41% 10% 2% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 68 49% 41% 6% 4% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 68 37% 53% 7% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 68 41% 43% 13% 3% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 68 47% 41% 9% 3% 0%
is prepared for court. 68 53% 34% 9% 3% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 68 50% 37% 10% 3% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 68 35% 53% 7% 4% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 68 54% 37% 7% 1% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 68 57% 34% 7% 1% 0%
is ethical. 68 41% 47% 6% 6% 0%

James R. Fleetwood

James R. Fleetwood
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
58 1996 Chief Judge Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 88 42% 36% 11% 8% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 88 38% 41% 10% 7% 1% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 88 32% 42% 13% 8% 2% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 88 32% 44% 11% 8% 2% 2%
is prepared for court. 88 38% 41% 11% 3% 3% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 88 58% 23% 7% 7% 5% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 88 56% 24% 9% 6% 1% 5%
applies the law appropriately. 88 31% 39% 13% 13% 2% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 88 48% 36% 7% 3% 2% 3%
is ethical. 88 59% 25% 8% 5% 1% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 148 40% 43% 7% 8% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 148 34% 47% 9% 8% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 148 34% 46% 12% 6% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 148 31% 45% 16% 7% 1%
is prepared for court. 148 38% 46% 14% 2% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 105 31% 37% 19% 8% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 105 28% 34% 24% 10% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 105 26% 36% 15% 17% 6%
clearly explains rulings. 105 27% 49% 13% 6% 6%
is prepared for court. 105 37% 24% 14% 17% 8%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 105 42% 37% 13% 4% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 105 21% 41% 18% 11% 9%
applies the law appropriately. 105 38% 32% 18% 8% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 105 42% 36% 17% 2% 3%
is ethical. 105 28% 43% 17% 6% 7%

Jeffrey E. Goering

Jeffrey E. Goering
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
44 2005 Civil Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 88 42% 36% 11% 8% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 88 38% 41% 10% 7% 1% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 88 32% 42% 13% 8% 2% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 88 32% 44% 11% 8% 2% 2%
is prepared for court. 88 38% 41% 11% 3% 3% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 88 58% 23% 7% 7% 5% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 88 56% 24% 9% 6% 1% 5%
applies the law appropriately. 88 31% 39% 13% 13% 2% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 88 48% 36% 7% 3% 2% 3%
is ethical. 88 59% 25% 8% 5% 1% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 115 54% 37% 3% 2% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 115 50% 37% 6% 4% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 115 53% 35% 7% 3% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 115 53% 33% 8% 3% 3%
is prepared for court. 115 50% 37% 9% 2% 3%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 81 42% 41% 10% 4% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 81 38% 43% 14% 1% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 81 38% 38% 16% 4% 4%
clearly explains rulings. 81 44% 40% 9% 4% 4%
is prepared for court. 81 49% 35% 9% 2% 5%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 81 48% 33% 12% 2% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 81 40% 36% 11% 9% 5%
applies the law appropriately. 81 46% 35% 15% 1% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 81 52% 32% 12% 0% 4%
is ethical. 81 42% 33% 7% 11% 6%

Timothy H. Henderson

Timothy H. Henderson
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
48 2001 Civil Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 53 49% 36% 6% 4% 4% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 53 53% 25% 13% 8% 2% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 53 51% 34% 15% 0% 0% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 53 51% 34% 9% 6% 0% 0%
is prepared for court. 53 58% 30% 9% 0% 2% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 53 66% 25% 2% 8% 0% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 53 58% 34% 4% 2% 0% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 53 49% 28% 13% 8% 2% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 53 66% 23% 4% 2% 4% 2%
is ethical. 53 68% 21% 9% 0% 0% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 69 43% 26% 6% 14% 10%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 69 52% 22% 10% 9% 7%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 69 45% 26% 10% 12% 7%
clearly explains rulings. 69 43% 32% 9% 10% 6%
is prepared for court. 69 46% 36% 9% 4% 4%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 43 44% 26% 12% 9% 9%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 43 40% 28% 19% 7% 7%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 43 42% 23% 19% 9% 7%
clearly explains rulings. 43 42% 37% 9% 5% 7%
is prepared for court. 43 51% 28% 9% 5% 7%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 43 49% 30% 9% 5% 7%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 43 35% 23% 14% 19% 9%
applies the law appropriately. 43 40% 37% 9% 5% 9%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 43 49% 30% 9% 2% 9%
is ethical. 43 44% 23% 12% 14% 7%

Phillip B. Journey

Phillip B. Journey
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
54 2008 Traffic Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 60 18% 27% 13% 15% 27% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 60 13% 28% 13% 17% 28% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 60 8% 32% 23% 7% 27% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 60 10% 32% 22% 10% 23% 3%
is prepared for court. 60 10% 38% 22% 5% 22% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 60 23% 30% 12% 12% 22% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 60 17% 23% 15% 13% 32% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 60 12% 27% 18% 12% 30% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 60 30% 27% 17% 5% 18% 3%
is ethical. 60 23% 25% 17% 12% 22% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 124 17% 27% 18% 23% 15%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 124 12% 30% 13% 31% 14%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 124 13% 24% 23% 27% 12%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 124 15% 30% 17% 26% 13%
is prepared for court. 124 13% 24% 25% 27% 11%
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 J. Kaufman

David J. Kaufman
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
50 2003 Criminal Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 60 52% 40% 3% 2% 3% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 60 68% 27% 2% 2% 2% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 60 62% 27% 5% 5% 2% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 60 62% 27% 5% 5% 2% 0%
is prepared for court. 60 62% 30% 5% 0% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 60 65% 22% 5% 3% 3% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 60 55% 38% 3% 2% 2% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 60 47% 38% 7% 5% 3% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 60 67% 25% 5% 0% 2% 2%
is ethical. 60 68% 25% 3% 2% 2% 0%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 112 56% 34% 4% 4% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 112 60% 29% 3% 6% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 112 55% 33% 4% 5% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 112 55% 31% 8% 4% 2%
is prepared for court. 112 60% 30% 6% 2% 2%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 92 48% 35% 5% 7% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 92 46% 36% 5% 8% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 92 51% 28% 9% 9% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 92 54% 35% 5% 3% 2%
is prepared for court. 92 64% 27% 4% 1% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 92 61% 30% 5% 1% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 92 42% 35% 7% 10% 7%
applies the law appropriately. 92 59% 35% 3% 1% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 92 62% 30% 2% 3% 2%
is ethical. 92 58% 28% 5% 4% 4%

John (Joe) Kisner, Jr.

John Kisner, Jr.
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
51 2003 Criminal/Drug Court Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 61 56% 28% 10% 5% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 61 49% 36% 7% 5% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 61 48% 41% 7% 3% 2% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 61 48% 41% 5% 5% 2% 0%
is prepared for court. 61 56% 31% 5% 3% 2% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 61 69% 23% 3% 3% 2% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 61 56% 38% 0% 3% 0% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 61 44% 33% 10% 11% 2% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 61 66% 28% 2% 2% 0% 3%
is ethical. 61 67% 25% 5% 2% 0% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 125 58% 30% 6% 3% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 125 51% 35% 7% 4% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 125 50% 37% 7% 4% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 125 51% 35% 8% 2% 3%
is prepared for court. 125 60% 30% 8% 1% 2%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 101 58% 38% 2% 2% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 101 49% 38% 12% 2% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 101 50% 38% 10% 3% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 101 53% 41% 5% 1% 0%
is prepared for court. 101 70% 25% 5% 0% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 101 63% 32% 5% 0% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 101 40% 45% 10% 6% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 101 62% 34% 3% 1% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 101 74% 25% 1% 0% 0%
is ethical. 101 44% 49% 6% 2% 0%

Timothy G. Lahey

Timothy G. Lahey
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
53 1991 Civil Presiding Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 76 49% 33% 8% 8% 1% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 76 57% 32% 5% 5% 0% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 76 53% 33% 8% 4% 0% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 76 51% 30% 9% 5% 1% 3%
is prepared for court. 76 58% 26% 11% 3% 0% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 76 47% 32% 7% 11% 4% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 76 59% 26% 7% 1% 3% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 76 45% 34% 14% 5% 1% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 76 53% 29% 9% 5% 0% 4%
is ethical. 76 57% 29% 8% 1% 1% 4%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 158 33% 41% 8% 12% 6%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 158 44% 42% 6% 5% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 158 39% 45% 8% 6% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 158 33% 48% 10% 6% 3%
is prepared for court. 158 41% 42% 12% 4% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 142 37% 35% 8% 13% 7%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 142 34% 44% 12% 6% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 142 36% 41% 13% 6% 4%
clearly explains rulings. 142 42% 43% 6% 8% 1%
is prepared for court. 142 37% 30% 9% 14% 9%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 142 36% 41% 15% 6% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 142 35% 36% 10% 9% 10%
applies the law appropriately. 142 39% 35% 15% 6% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 142 47% 31% 11% 7% 4%
is ethical. 142 38% 46% 4% 7% 5%

Christopher M. Magana

Christopher M. Magana
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
44 2009 Juvenile Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 36 53% 25% 6% 14% 0% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 36 42% 17% 14% 14% 11% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 36 36% 19% 14% 17% 3% 11%
clearly explains rulings. 36 36% 19% 19% 8% 3% 14%
is prepared for court. 36 36% 22% 14% 11% 6% 11%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 36 61% 22% 3% 3% 3% 8%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 36 50% 22% 6% 6% 8% 8%
applies the law appropriately. 36 42% 17% 17% 14% 3% 8%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 36 56% 25% 6% 8% 3% 3%
is ethical. 36 53% 33% 6% 3% 0% 6%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 110 55% 35% 6% 3% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 110 45% 43% 6% 5% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 110 48% 36% 11% 4% 1%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 110 43% 40% 14% 3% 1%
is prepared for court. 110 51% 26% 15% 6% 1%
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%

Clark V. Owens, II

Clark V. Owens, II
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
59 1991 Criminal Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 46 33% 28% 17% 15% 7% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 46 43% 37% 13% 4% 2% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 46 37% 41% 11% 7% 4% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 46 37% 35% 17% 9% 2% 0%
is prepared for court. 46 33% 39% 20% 9% 0% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 46 35% 37% 15% 9% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 46 24% 17% 28% 15% 15% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 46 33% 37% 20% 9% 2% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 46 43% 24% 22% 7% 0% 4%
is ethical. 46 41% 35% 15% 4% 0% 4%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 83 34% 43% 12% 6% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 83 42% 43% 12% 2% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 83 35% 39% 18% 8% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 83 37% 39% 22% 2% 0%
is prepared for court. 83 31% 51% 11% 6% 1%
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%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 70 41% 30% 10% 14% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 70 43% 37% 14% 6% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 70 44% 36% 14% 6% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 70 41% 41% 10% 7% 0%
is prepared for court. 70 43% 40% 10% 7% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 70 24% 33% 14% 23% 6%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 70 33% 39% 17% 10% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 70 47% 30% 11% 10% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 70 49% 31% 11% 7% 1%
is ethical. 70 49% 37% 9% 6% 0%

Anthony J. Powell

Anthony J. Powell
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
48 2003 Criminal Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 70 46% 30% 14% 9% 1% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 70 44% 34% 14% 4% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 70 51% 29% 17% 1% 1% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 70 51% 27% 16% 3% 1% 1%
is prepared for court. 70 51% 27% 17% 0% 1% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 70 51% 30% 9% 6% 1% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 70 63% 26% 9% 1% 1% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 70 43% 31% 10% 13% 1% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 70 50% 27% 11% 6% 3% 3%
is ethical. 70 56% 27% 10% 4% 1% 1%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 128 41% 37% 9% 8% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 128 36% 38% 10% 9% 7%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 128 39% 44% 7% 5% 5%
clearly explains rulings. 128 36% 45% 9% 5% 5%
is prepared for court. 128 45% 36% 16% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 128 49% 33% 8% 5% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 128 49% 38% 8% 2% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 128 34% 35% 12% 12% 7%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 128 47% 27% 10% 6% 9%
is ethical. 128 55% 26% 9% 5% 5%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 88 35% 42% 10% 7% 6%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 88 33% 42% 15% 6% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 88 32% 44% 10% 9% 5%
clearly explains rulings. 88 43% 34% 14% 5% 5%
is prepared for court. 88 52% 32% 5% 6% 6%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 88 45% 36% 11% 2% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 88 26% 39% 16% 13% 7%
applies the law appropriately. 88 35% 43% 13% 5% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 88 45% 38% 11% 1% 5%
is ethical. 88 31% 34% 14% 16% 6%

Terry L. Pullman

Terry L. Pullman
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
57 2001 Criminal Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 63 38% 38% 10% 10% 3% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 63 33% 38% 14% 10% 3% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 63 33% 49% 10% 6% 0% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 63 29% 52% 8% 5% 5% 2%
is prepared for court. 63 33% 44% 10% 8% 3% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 63 48% 32% 8% 8% 3% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 63 46% 40% 6% 5% 3% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 63 30% 33% 16% 13% 6% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 63 57% 27% 8% 0% 5% 3%
is ethical. 63 57% 29% 5% 6% 3% 0%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 127 54% 33% 6% 4% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 127 50% 33% 9% 6% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 127 44% 43% 7% 4% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 127 46% 38% 11% 3% 2%
is prepared for court. 127 47% 39% 11% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 127 58% 30% 8% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 127 50% 35% 9% 3% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 127 43% 38% 7% 9% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 127 61% 28% 7% 0% 4%
is ethical. 127 61% 29% 7% 0% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 95 45% 38% 7% 6% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 95 43% 33% 16% 7% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 95 42% 35% 14% 8% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 95 41% 40% 13% 4% 2%
is prepared for court. 95 56% 26% 5% 5% 7%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 95 41% 37% 14% 5% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 95 36% 39% 14% 7% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 95 49% 38% 8% 2% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 95 59% 28% 7% 4% 1%
is ethical. 95 41% 40% 11% 7% 1%

Douglas R. Roth

Douglas R. Roth
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
57 2001 Civil Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 58 41% 41% 12% 2% 2% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 58 38% 40% 12% 7% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 58 31% 45% 14% 7% 3% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 58 33% 38% 19% 7% 3% 0%
is prepared for court. 58 40% 48% 5% 3% 3% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 58 53% 34% 7% 2% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 58 47% 36% 9% 3% 5% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 58 34% 41% 12% 7% 3% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 58 52% 38% 7% 0% 2% 2%
is ethical. 58 55% 34% 5% 2% 2% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 135 41% 45% 4% 6% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 135 38% 35% 12% 11% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 135 40% 34% 10% 13% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 135 36% 39% 11% 10% 4%
is prepared for court. 135 44% 40% 7% 4% 4%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 135 56% 35% 5% 1% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 135 49% 39% 6% 4% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 135 34% 34% 15% 12% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 135 46% 38% 11% 3% 2%
is ethical. 135 53% 36% 7% 2% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 94 39% 41% 3% 13% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 94 37% 32% 17% 9% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 94 38% 33% 15% 9% 5%
clearly explains rulings. 94 38% 41% 11% 9% 1%
is prepared for court. 94 56% 39% 2% 1% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 94 45% 38% 11% 3% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 94 34% 32% 12% 16% 6%
applies the law appropriately. 94 53% 33% 10% 3% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 94 56% 32% 9% 2% 1%
is ethical. 94 38% 33% 15% 10% 4%

Robb W. Rumsey

Robb W. Rumsey
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
51 2007 Civil Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 71 52% 41% 6% 0% 1% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 71 45% 45% 6% 3% 1% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 71 41% 49% 4% 1% 1% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 71 44% 42% 10% 1% 1% 1%
is prepared for court. 71 51% 42% 4% 0% 3% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 71 66% 25% 6% 0% 3% 0%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 71 59% 34% 3% 0% 3% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 71 44% 44% 4% 6% 3% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 71 58% 30% 6% 0% 6% 1%
is ethical. 71 61% 25% 7% 1% 3% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 102 55% 28% 8% 5% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 102 53% 31% 6% 7% 3%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 102 52% 29% 11% 5% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 102 52% 29% 13% 3% 3%
is prepared for court. 102 53% 34% 7% 3% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 102 74% 15% 6% 2% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 102 67% 23% 5% 3% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 102 49% 32% 9% 5% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 102 65% 22% 8% 2% 4%
is ethical. 102 65% 22% 8% 3% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 126 45% 30% 13% 9% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 126 36% 33% 21% 7% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 126 35% 30% 21% 11% 2%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 126 44% 28% 16% 10% 3%
is prepared for court. 126 50% 27% 14% 6% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 126 48% 24% 19% 7% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 126 33% 33% 21% 11% 2%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 126 51% 26% 14% 6% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 126 53% 26% 13% 4% 3%
is ethical. 126 37% 35% 13% 11% 3%

Jeffrey L. Syrios

Jeffrey Syrios
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
48 2009 Family Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 59 51% 34% 5% 7% 0% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 59 44% 29% 12% 10% 3% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 59 51% 32% 7% 3% 3% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 59 49% 37% 3% 3% 3% 3%
is prepared for court. 59 54% 31% 5% 5% 2% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 59 78% 8% 5% 3% 0% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 59 66% 19% 3% 5% 5% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 59 44% 27% 14% 8% 2% 5%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 59 69% 19% 3% 3% 3% 2%
is ethical. 59 71% 17% 5% 3% 0% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 98 48% 24% 10% 8% 9%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 98 44% 31% 10% 8% 7%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 98 47% 29% 12% 4% 8%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 98 43% 33% 11% 7% 6%
is prepared for court. 98 43% 34% 13% 3% 7%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 98 56% 20% 10% 6% 7%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 98 51% 22% 17% 3% 6%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 98 42% 23% 17% 9% 8%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 98 52% 16% 12% 9% 10%
is ethical. 98 56% 19% 11% 5% 8%

Mark Vining

Mark Vining
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
58 1995 Civil Republican 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 78 49% 37% 5% 6% 3% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 78 53% 32% 8% 6% 1% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 78 51% 33% 6% 5% 1% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 78 49% 37% 5% 5% 1% 3%
is prepared for court. 78 60% 28% 5% 4% 1% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 78 53% 28% 8% 4% 6% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 78 60% 23% 13% 3% 0% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 78 47% 33% 6% 5% 5% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 78 58% 28% 3% 4% 3% 5%
is ethical. 78 68% 19% 4% 4% 3% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 143 49% 33% 5% 8% 5%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 143 45% 41% 4% 5% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 143 42% 39% 10% 5% 4%
clearly explains rulings. 143 44% 36% 8% 7% 4%
is prepared for court. 143 51% 36% 6% 4% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 143 44% 23% 15% 10% 8%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 143 55% 34% 8% 1% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 143 39% 41% 9% 6% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 143 50% 31% 11% 3% 4%
is ethical. 143 62% 26% 6% 5% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 117 33% 40% 9% 15% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 117 33% 44% 15% 7% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 117 34% 44% 12% 9% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 117 38% 44% 10% 7% 1%
is prepared for court. 117 35% 30% 10% 16% 9%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 117 43% 43% 12% 2% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 117 29% 37% 12% 18% 4%
applies the law appropriately. 117 38% 40% 14% 6% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 117 50% 34% 12% 3% 1%
is ethical. 117 40% 39% 9% 9% 2%

Gregory L. Waller

Gregory L. Waller
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
62 1993 Criminal Democrat 2010**
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 55 38% 42% 13% 4% 4% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 55 49% 42% 2% 4% 4% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 55 45% 27% 16% 9% 2% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 55 42% 38% 13% 4% 2% 2%
is prepared for court. 55 35% 49% 7% 5% 4% 0%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 55 40% 22% 18% 13% 5% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 55 36% 31% 16% 11% 5% 0%
applies the law appropriately. 55 40% 40% 9% 9% 2% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 55 55% 31% 7% 2% 5% 0%
is ethical. 55 55% 31% 7% 4% 2% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 103 43% 43% 9% 4% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 103 45% 37% 12% 5% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 103 33% 43% 13% 9% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 103 27% 47% 14% 9% 4%
is prepared for court. 103 28% 42% 17% 12% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 103 39% 31% 11% 15% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 103 35% 34% 14% 11% 7%
applies the law appropriately. 103 34% 42% 16% 6% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 103 51% 30% 12% 3% 4%
is ethical. 103 49% 37% 8% 4% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 87 41% 43% 9% 6% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 87 39% 40% 17% 3% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 87 33% 43% 18% 6% 0%
clearly explains rulings. 87 41% 43% 13% 2% 1%
is prepared for court. 87 47% 29% 14% 9% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 87 47% 32% 13% 6% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 87 43% 43% 10% 3% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 87 57% 29% 8% 6% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 87 59% 32% 8% 1% 0%
is ethical. 87 47% 38% 9% 6% 0%

J. Patrick Walters

J. Patrick Walters
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
50 2009 Family Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 61 18% 28% 23% 11% 18% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 61 18% 31% 16% 15% 18% 2%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 61 16% 31% 16% 13% 20% 3%
clearly explains rulings. 61 18% 30% 13% 15% 21% 3%
is prepared for court. 61 21% 28% 18% 15% 16% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 61 21% 18% 11% 18% 26% 5%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 61 26% 31% 11% 11% 16% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 61 21% 28% 10% 21% 20% 0%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 61 33% 30% 11% 10% 11% 5%
is ethical. 61 33% 28% 21% 5% 13% 0%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 87 20% 40% 13% 13% 15%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 87 13% 32% 17% 24% 14%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 87 15% 29% 18% 25% 13%
clearly explains his/her legal position. 87 16% 32% 20% 18% 14%
is prepared for court. 87 14% 33% 15% 25% 13%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 87 23% 29% 13% 16% 20%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 87 18% 30% 15% 25% 11%
applies the law appropriately in arguments and objections. 87 16% 33% 21% 17% 13%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender or sexual orientation. 87 26% 37% 17% 7% 13%
is ethical. 87 25% 38% 21% 5% 11%

Warren M. Wilbert

Warren M. Wilbert
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
58 1995 Criminal Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 74 38% 32% 14% 5% 8% 3%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 74 34% 43% 9% 7% 7% 0%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 74 34% 41% 8% 7% 7% 4%
clearly explains rulings. 74 35% 41% 8% 5% 7% 4%
is prepared for court. 74 35% 47% 9% 1% 4% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 74 42% 27% 7% 11% 9% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 74 41% 42% 5% 4% 7% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 74 34% 32% 11% 12% 7% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 74 45% 32% 8% 4% 7% 4%
is ethical. 74 43% 28% 9% 7% 8% 4%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 173 35% 33% 12% 13% 8%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 173 36% 41% 6% 11% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 173 34% 45% 11% 6% 5%
clearly explains rulings. 173 33% 40% 15% 7% 5%
is prepared for court. 173 38% 41% 12% 5% 4%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 173 40% 31% 12% 8% 9%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 173 40% 38% 12% 5% 6%
applies the law appropriately. 173 31% 36% 13% 14% 6%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 173 41% 30% 13% 8% 8%
is ethical. 173 39% 27% 16% 9% 10%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 109 28% 50% 9% 10% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 109 31% 50% 15% 4% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 109 30% 49% 16% 5% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 109 33% 52% 11% 3% 1%
is prepared for court. 109 35% 39% 12% 10% 4%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 109 33% 46% 14% 5% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 109 24% 43% 17% 12% 5%
applies the law appropriately. 109 33% 38% 18% 8% 3%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 109 30% 34% 17% 12% 6%
is ethical. 109 31% 50% 10% 6% 3%

William S. Woolley

William S. Woolley
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
52 2001 Civil - Discovery Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 90 34% 42% 12% 4% 7% 0%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 90 40% 37% 8% 7% 8% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 90 37% 39% 13% 3% 6% 2%
clearly explains rulings. 90 31% 43% 14% 4% 3% 3%
is prepared for court. 90 41% 42% 9% 3% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 90 43% 36% 7% 7% 7% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 90 52% 34% 8% 1% 3% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 90 26% 40% 18% 7% 8% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 90 52% 34% 6% 3% 2% 2%
is ethical. 90 57% 32% 4% 2% 2% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 136 31% 48% 8% 9% 4%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 136 35% 39% 15% 7% 5%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 136 35% 41% 11% 10% 4%
clearly explains rulings. 136 34% 40% 15% 7% 4%
is prepared for court. 136 43% 41% 11% 1% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 136 44% 33% 10% 8% 4%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 136 48% 37% 10% 3% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 136 27% 43% 15% 7% 7%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 136 40% 39% 13% 4% 4%
is ethical. 136 51% 32% 12% 2% 3%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 110 43% 41% 8% 7% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 110 38% 38% 15% 8% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 110 39% 38% 13% 9% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 110 46% 39% 11% 3% 1%
is prepared for court. 110 56% 28% 8% 5% 3%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 110 53% 35% 9% 2% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 110 35% 35% 15% 14% 2%
applies the law appropriately. 110 55% 36% 6% 1% 2%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 110 59% 31% 8% 1% 1%
is ethical. 110 43% 33% 9% 14% 2%

Eric Yost

Eric Yost
Age Judge Since Current Assignment Party Next Election
55 1997 Criminal Republican 2012
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree No Opinion
is fair. 87 55% 25% 8% 8% 1% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 87 47% 31% 6% 9% 6% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 87 48% 28% 13% 8% 2% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 87 45% 32% 10% 9% 1% 2%
is prepared for court. 87 48% 29% 14% 5% 2% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 87 71% 20% 5% 0% 1% 3%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 87 51% 28% 13% 5% 1% 3%
applies the law appropriately. 87 46% 26% 8% 15% 3% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 87 56% 29% 8% 5% 1% 1%
is ethical. 87 64% 24% 6% 3% 0% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 163 61% 25% 9% 3% 2%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 163 48% 33% 10% 6% 4%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 163 52% 31% 12% 4% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 163 47% 35% 13% 4% 1%
is prepared for court. 163 49% 31% 15% 3% 2%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 163 72% 17% 8% 2% 1%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 163 61% 25% 10% 3% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 163 43% 37% 12% 5% 4%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 163 66% 18% 10% 4% 3%
is ethical. 163 66% 19% 9% 4% 2%
Question Total Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree
is fair. 130 58% 32% 6% 3% 1%
demonstrates knowledge of the law, including the rules of procedure and evidence. 130 48% 34% 11% 6% 1%
communicates orally and in writing in a clear and logical manner. 130 48% 35% 12% 5% 1%
clearly explains rulings. 130 49% 35% 13% 2% 1%
is prepared for court. 130 75% 21% 2% 1% 1%
is respectful, courteous and professional. 130 60% 30% 5% 2% 2%
is punctual and demonstrates a fair work ethic. 130 45% 37% 9% 8% 1%
applies the law appropriately. 130 59% 32% 5% 3% 1%
treats people fairly without regard to race, gender, or sexual orientation. 130 61% 31% 5% 3% 1%
is ethical. 130 48% 34% 8% 9% 1%

* = survey results from when judge was a candidate for office and not yet elected

** = candidate ran unopposed for reelection in 2010

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