MARILYN A. MOORES - Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee

MARILYN A. MOORES

I recommend Marilyn A. Moores for judicial office.

Response Response Total

Yes 80.7% 196

No
19.3%
47

Total Respondents* 243

*Survey respondents were asked to comment only upon those candidates with whom they have had direct professional contact within the last four years. All questions were optional.

BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION:

Education: Graduated in 1977 from Indiana University, B.A. in Journalism, and B.A.in Spanish; Graduated in 1981 Indiana University-Indianapolis, J.D. Graduate Judge Advocate General Basic and Advance Courses. Judge, Command and General Staff College.

Judicial Experience: Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division Judgem March 22, 2005 until present ( was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels in March, 2005 to fill the unexpired term of Marion Superior Court, Juvenile Division Judge James W. Payne). Prior to being appointed to the bench, Judge Moores was a partner in the law firm of COHEN & MALAD, LLP, a litigation firm in downtown Indianapolis. She concentrated her private practice of fifteen (15) years in federal litigation, family law, governmental litigation and affairs, civil rights and commercial matters. Prior to entering private practice, Judge Moores worked as an Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Officer of the Corporation Counsel for the City of Indianapolis for twelve (12) years, representing a variety of city and county employees and agencies in state and federal litigation, and conducted numerous jury trials in state and federal court.

Significant Legal Accomplishments: Judge Moores serves as the Lead Judge, Marion County Model Court of the National Council of Juvenile and Family Law Judges (2005 to present) as well as a member, Juvenile Justice Improvement Committee (2005 to present); Additionally, as a Judge Advocate in the Indiana Army National Guard since 1985, Judge Moores has trained numerous commanders in military justice matters and conducted numerous summary and special courts-martial. Judge Moores served as Vice President, Indianapolis Bar Association (1997) and has been a continuous member of IBA since 1981.

Other Legal Involvement: From 1995-1999, Judge Moores served as an At-Large member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, where she learned the budget and fiscal process of government. Drafted, lobbied for and saw enacted P.L. 91-2006, regulating and licensing charity gaming.

Additionally, as a Judge Advocate in the Indiana Army National Guard since 1985, Judge Moores has trained numerous commanders in military justice matters and conducted numerous summary and special courts-martial. From 1995-1999, Judge Moores served as an At-Large member of the Indianapolis City-County Council, where she learned the budget and fiscal process of government.

Personal Statement: I believe from my more than 25 years of the practice of law, I have brought the efficiencies and work ethic of private practice, along with a public service zeal and dedication and a personal compassionate heart, to the juvenile bench, all of which is making Juvenile Court a better place for kids and families.

How would you rate Marilyn A. Moores on the following:

Note: Totals in parentheses denote number of respondents

1 (Strongly Disagree)

2



3



4



5 (Strongly Agree)

No
Opinion

This person is hard-working.
3.6%
(9)

3.6%
(9)

9.7%
(24)

21.4%
(53)

57.3%
(142)

4.4%
(11)

This person is efficient.
7.3%
(18)

9.3%
(23)

14.2%
(35)

22.7%
(56)

41.3%
(102)

5.3%
(13)

This person is ethical.
4.5%
(11)

2.0%
(5)

12.1%
(30)

21.5%
(53)

55.5%
(137)

4.5%
(11)

This person is impartial.
6.9%
(17)

7.7%
(19)

11.0%
(27)

22.4%
(55)

46.3%
(114)

5.7%
(14)

This person correctly applies the law.
6.9%
(17)

8.9%
(22)

10.9%
(27)

25.1%
(62)

42.9%
(106)

5.3%
(13)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge.
9.3%
(23)

8.9%
(22

15.4%
(38)

18.3%
(45)

45.1%
(111)

2.8%
(7)

		Indianapolis Bar Association's Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee