MICHAEL D. KEELE - Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee

MICHAEL D. KEELE

I recommend Michael D. Keele for judicial office.

Response Response Total

Yes 96.63% 287

No 3.37% 10

Total Respondents* 297

*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: 1982 Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis

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

Significant Legal Accomplishments: Highly Recommended in 2000 IBA Judicial Candidate Evaluation; Distinguished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Foundation; Associate Presiding Judge, Marion Superior Court '03 - '04

Other Legal Involvement: Member, Executive Committee, Land Use Section of IBA '04 - present; Member, IBA Task Force on Work/Life Balance 2000; Member, Environmental Section of IBA

Personal Statement: It has been a pleasure and a privilege to serve Marion County as a judicial officer for over 16 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%
(5)

1%
(3)

3%
(10)

25%
(74)

67%
(201)

2%
(5)

This person is efficient.
2%
(5)

0%
(1)

5%
(15)

26%
(77)

62%
(186)

5%
(14)

This person is ethical. 2%
(6)
0%
(1)

3%
(10)

20%
(59)

73%
(216)

1%
(4)

This person is impartial. 3%
(8) 1%
(4) 4%
(13) 22%
(67) 67%
(201)
2%
(5)

This person correctly applies the law. 3%
(8)
1%
(4)

5%
(16)

25%
(75)

62%
(184)

3%
(10)

This person demonstrates the proper temperament and demeanor expected of a judge. 2%
(6)
1%
(2)

4%
(11)

20%
(60)

72%
(216)

1%
(2)

		Indianapolis Bar Association's Judicial Excellence Political Action Committee