DAVID J. DREYER - Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee

DAVID J. DREYER

I recommend David J. Dreyer for judicial office.

Response Response Total

Yes 92.0% 504

No 8.0% 44

Total Respondents* 548

*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: J.D. Notre Dame Law School 1980

Judicial Experience: First elected to Marion Superior Court in 1996 – served past 11 years in civil and criminal courts. Presided over approximately 20,000 cases and 250 jury trials

Significant Legal Accomplishments: Master of Judicial Studies, University of Nevada Reno 2006; Certificate in Judicial Development, National Judicial College 2004; Indiana Graduate Program for Judges 1999; Indiana Judicial College 2006, Associate Faculty IUPUI – Associate Faculty of the Year 2003, 2006; IBA Certificate of Excellence - Legal Education 2001; Smith Community Lawyer Fellowship 1980

Other Legal Involvement: Chair, Heartland Pro Bono Council 1998-2004 ( Awarded ISBA Pro Bono Publico Award 2002 and Randall T. Shepard Award 2004); Founding member, Sagamore Inn of Court (President, 2005-07); Chair, IBA’s “Legal Line” 2007; National Conference of State Trial Judges, Executive Committee 2000 – 03; Chair, Media and Pubic Relations Committee, NCSTJ 2002-present; Chair, Community Relations Committee, Indiana Judicial Center 2002-04

Personal Statement: "I believe it is a privilege to work with lawyers and serve clients. The best judges are those with a calm demeanor, a good legal mind, and consistently fair in every case. For the past 11 years, I have tried very hard to be a judge with these qualities."

How would you rate David J. Dreyer 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.
2.7%
(15)

4.2%
(23)

10.3%
(57)

29.2%
(161)

49.2%
(271)

4.4%
(24)

This person is efficient.
2.7%
(15)

5.3%
(29)

13.1%
(72)

30.4%
(167)

43.8%
(241)

4.7%
(26)

This person is ethical.
4.2%
(23)

2.4%
(13)

6.6%
(36)

20.0%
(110)

62.1%
(341)

4.7%
(26)

This person is impartial.
3.7%
(20)

4.6%
(25)

10.4%
(57)

25.8%
(141)

52.1%
(285)

3.5%
(19)

This person correctly applies the law.
4.7%
(26)

4.9%
(27)

15.0%
(82)

26.8%
(147)

45.3%
(248)

3.3%
(18)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge.
3.5%
(19)

2.7%
(15)

6.4%
(35)

21.1%
(115)

63.4%
(346)

2.9%
(16)

		Indianapolis Bar Association's Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee