Michael D. Keele

I recommend Michael D. Keele for judicial office.

 

Response

Response Total

Yes

95.4%

372

No

4.6%

18

 

Total Respondents*

390

*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.

Education:
B.A. Wabash College, 1978, magna cum laude; J.D. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, 1982

Judicial Experience:
Marion County Small Claims Court, Pike Division '89 - '00; Marion Superior Court, Environmental Court '01 – ’10, Civil Division 7 ’10 - present

Significant Legal Accomplishments:
High Approval Rating in 2000 and 2006 IndyBar Judicial Candidate Evaluations; Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Associate Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court '03 - '04; Indiana Judicial College Graduate

Other Legal Involvement:
Member, Executive Committee, Real Estate and Land Use Section of IndyBar '03 - present; Member, Executive Committee, Litigation Section of IndyBar ’10 – present; Board of Directors, Indiana Judicial Conference

Personal Statement:
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve Marion County as a judicial officer for over 22 years. I strive to be kind, patient and dignified in the performance of my duties; to be thoroughly prepared for hearings and proceedings; and to decide cases with reasonable promptness. I know that there are no unimportant cases and that I must give the same conscientious attention to every matter that comes before me. I have also learned that good, common sense is an integral part of performing my duties.

How would you rate Michael D. Keele 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.

2.0%
(8)

1.8%
(7)

4.3%
(17)

18.5%
(73)

71.3% (281)

 2%
(8)

This person is efficient.

2.3%
(9)

1%
(4)

5.6%
(22)

17.3%
(68)

70.9% (278)

2.8%
(11)

This person is ethical.

 2%
(8)

2%
(8)

4.6%
(18)

13.5%
(53)

75.9% (299)

2%
(8)

 This person is impartial.

 2.8%
(11)

3.6%
(14)

4.3%
(17)

15.1%
(59)

72.6% (284)

1.5%
(6)

This person correctly applies the law.

 2.6%
(10)

3.6%
(14)

6.7%
(26)

19.7%
(77)

66.2% (258)

1.3%
(5)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge.

 2%
(8)

1.8%
(7)

3.6%
(14)

10.7%
(42)

80.8% (316)

1%
(4)

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