GRANT W. HAWKINS
GRANT W. HAWKINS
I recommend Grant W. Hawkins for judicial office.
Response
Response Total
Yes
90%
342
No
10%
38
Total Respondents*
380
*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: My J.D. was awarded by Indiana University at Indianapolis in 1974.
Judicial Experience: I have been a Marion Superior Court Judge since 2000. Other than sitting pro tem from time to time, I am acquiring my experience on the job.
Significant Legal Accomplishments: I practiced for 27 years before I was elected to the bench. During that time I tried hundreds of trials in major felony court. Presiding in such a court is not a huge jump. I also tried personal injury juries and hundreds of divorce cases. Most significantly, for several years prior to being elected, and at the time of my election, my Martindale-Hubbell rating was "Av."
Other Legal Involvement: My membership in, and committee involvement with, the Indianapolis and Marion County Bar Associations goes back more than 30 years. I have twice served as a Vice-President of the IBA. I have also served multiple terms on the Boards of both the IBA and the MCBA. In addition to IBA and ICLEF, I have been a part of CLE presentations for any number of groups. I have been an instructor for the IBA's Bar Review and am an Adjunct Professor for our local law school.
Personal Statement: With the exception of adoptions, people do not come to the courthouse because something good has happened. It is extremely important that every person--victim, witness, defendant and attorney-- who enters the court environment is treated with courtesy and dignity. I insist this Court's staff meet that challenge. At the end of the day, a judge's job is to make difficult and important decisions. I work hard to stay current on the law, open to innovative arguments and willing to make difficult decisions without fear or favor.
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How would you rate Grant W. Hawkins on the following: Note: Totals in parentheses denote number of respondents | ||||||
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| This person is hard-working. |
3% |
2% |
8% |
26% |
58% (223) |
3% (11) |
| This person is efficient. |
3% |
4% |
11% |
24% |
51% (196) |
6% |
| This person is ethical. | 3% (13) |
2% |
7% |
23% |
62% (235) |
2% |
| This person is impartial. | 5% (19) |
5% (20) |
11% (40) |
24% (91) |
53% (201) |
2% |
| This person correctly applies the law. | 5% (19) |
6% |
10% |
25% |
51% (193) |
3% |
| This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge. | 3% (13) |
4% |
6% |
20% |
66% (252) |
0% |