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2020 Judicial Comparison
Texas Ninth Court of Appeals
Chief Justice




William "Scott" Golemon
(Republican)


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CAMPAIGN CONTACT

Scott Golemon for
Chief Justice Ninth
District Court of Appeals
14921 Hwy. 105 E
Conroe, Texas 77306
936-520-2685
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CURRENT OCCUPATION

Attorney
Hope & Causey, P.C.
[2012-present]



UNDERGRADUATE

B.S. Agricultural Teacher Education
magna cum laude
1983

M.S. Teaching, Agricultural Education
magna cum laude
1984



JURIS DOCTORATE

University of Houston
Law Center
1987



YEAR STATE BAR LICENSURE

1988



JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE - APPELLATE





JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE - OTHER





LEGAL EXPERIENCE - NONJUDICIAL

  • 2012-present: Civil Litigation & Appellate Law Attorney; Hope & Causey, P.C.
  • 1997-2011: Civil Litigation & Appellate Law Attorney; Haas & Golemon, L.L.P.
  • 1991-96: Civil Litigation & Appellate Law Attorney; K. Michael Mayes, P.C.
  • 1988-1991: Civil Litigation Attorney & Appellate Law Attorney; Ruben Hope & Associates


Note:
  • Court appointed Guardian ad Litem for CPS cases & Minor Plaintiff cases
  • Involved in civil litigation that at times also involves both family law & criminal law issues
  • Practice also involves business matters such as business formation, real estate documentation and wills


JURY TRIAL EXPERIENCE
  • Handled approximately 300 jury trials and dozens of appeals over 31 years as a civil trial attorney.


COURTS ADMITTED TO

  • All Texas state courts
  • U.S. Dist. Court, Southern Dist. of Texas


HONORS & AWARDS

  • Distinguished-rated, Martindale-Hubbell, 2019


PRIOR ELECTION RESULTS

2010 Republican Primary
Judge, 221st Judicial District
25.67%; 4-way race

2008 Republican Primary Runoff
Judge, 435th Judicial District
46.34% v. Mike Seiler (R)

2008 Republican Primary
Judge, 435th Judicial District
32.98%; 3-way race



MOST RECENT BAR POLL RESULTS

2020 Texas State Bar
3rd place, 16.67%



KEY ENDORSEMENTS

  • Civil Lawyers for Good Judges PAC
  • Republican Voters of Texas PAC
  • Texas Alliance for Life PAC
  • Texas Civil Justice League
  • Texas Homeschool Coalition
  • Texas Patriots PAC
  • Texans for Lawsuit Reform PAC


JUDICIAL PHILOSOPHY

"We have the greatest Judicial System in the world, which can only survive by the enforcement of our laws and our Constitution. However, it is at a crossroads, because there are politicians, the media and some judges that are ignoring our laws, watering down our laws and/or blatantly refusing to enforce our laws.
  • I will follow and enforce our laws.
  • I will NOT legislate from the bench.
  • I will uphold the Constitution and our laws that have made TEXAS GREAT and ensure fair and equal access and justice for all.

    The bulk of appeals to the Texas Courts of Appeals deal with the application of laws and facts during the Trials in District Courts and County Courts at Law, the vast majority of which are Jury Trials. A Justice’s judicial philosophy should be one of judicial self-restraint. Rulings should be made based upon well established tried and true established case law precedent. Therefore, prior case law precedent needs to be followed and enforced to insure fair and equal access and justice for all. A Court of Appeals Justice reviews Trials that are appealed from District Courts and/or County Courts at Law. The Justice must ensure that the proper laws, evidence and procedures were applied and followed."

Provided by candidate 1/3/2020

Sourced from public information


10/29/20

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