DAVID A. SHAHEED - Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee

DAVID A. SHAHEED

I recommend David A. Shaheed for judicial office.

Response Response Total

Yes 89.8% 342

No 10.2% 39

Total Respondents* 381

*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: Indiana University, School of Law-Indianapolis---J.D. 1985

Judicial Experience: 1994-2001—Master Commissioner; Magistrate; Appointed Judge
2002-present: Elected Judge, Criminal Court 14 and Civil Court 1 (since Aug. 2007)

Significant Legal Accomplishments: Presided over the Marion County Drug Treatment Court for 6 ½ years; Established re-entry court for ex-offenders in 2005

Other Legal Involvement: Formerly on the Board of Managers for the Indianapolis Bar Association; Formerly on the Board of Directors of the Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Former President of the Marion County Bar Association; Formerly on the Board of Directors of the Marion County Bar Association; Formerly on the Board of Directors of Legal Services Corporation of Indiana

Personal Statement: In a career on the bench, which spans thirteen year, I have spent an equal amount of time in the Criminal Division, primarily presiding over drug cases. In the Civil Division, I have presided over all types of cases, including domestic relations.

How would you rate David A. Shaheed 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.
4.0%
(15)

4.5%
(17)

8.7%
(33)

27.4%
(104)

50.1%
(190)

5.3%
(20)

This person is efficient.
4.7%
(18)

7.4%
(28)

12.6%
(48)

26.6%
(101)

42.9%
(163)

5.8%
(22)

This person is ethical.
2.9%
(11)

1.6%
(6)

5.2%
(20)

21.3%
(81)

64.6%
(246)

4.5%
(17)

This person is impartial.
4.2%
(16)

5.6%
(21)

6.3%
(24)

23.5%
(89)

56.6%
(214)

3.7%
(14)

This person correctly applies the law.
5.0%
(19)

6.3%
(24)

9.8%
(37)

25.9%
(98)

49.5%
(187)

3.4%
(13)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge.
3.7%
(14)

3.4%
(13)

5.3%
(20)

24.0%
(91)

62.3%
(236)

1.3%
(5)

		Indianapolis Bar Association's Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee