Indianapolis Bar Association's
Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee
 

   JOSE D. SALINAS

I recommend Jose D. Salinas for judicial office.
  Response Response Total
Yes 61.48% 83
No 38.52% 52
  Total Respondents* 135

*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: Jose D. Salinas received his undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Texas-Pan American and his law degree from Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis, in 1997.

Judicial Experience: Not listed

Significant Legal Accomplishments: Not listed

Other Legal Involvement: Not listed

Personal Statement: Jose has spent most of his life working in the criminal justice system. As an attorney, Jose’s practice has focused on family law, criminal and civil matters. Jose has seen every aspect of the judicial system. His experiences have laid the foundation for his strong ethical values and dedication to the criminal justice system. Jose is married to Michelle Strahl-Salinas and has two school-aged children and a 14 week baby daughter (Josie Maria).

How would you rate Jose D. Salinas on the following:

Note:  Totals in parentheses denote number of respondents

 

(Strongly Disagree)

2

          

3

           

4

            

5 (Strongly Agree)

No
Opinion

This person is hard-working.

 4%
(6)

9%
(13)

 24%
(33)

 24%
(33)

33%
(45)

 6%
(8)

This person is efficient.

 5%
(7)

10%
(14)

24%
(33)

18%
(24)

28%
(38)

15% (20)

This person is ethical.  5%
(7)

10%
(14)

18%
(25)

24%
(33)

34%
(47)

8%
(11)

This person is knowledgeable of rules of evidence, procedure and substantive law.  6%
(8)
19%
(25)
18%
(24)
27%
(37)
24%
(32)

7%
(9)

This person has sufficient trial experience.  6%
(8)

13%
(18)

16%
(22)

21%
(29)

40%
(55)

4%
(6)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge.  9%
(12)

14%
(19)

9%
(13)

26%
(35)

32%
(44)

10%
(14)