David J. Dreyer
David J. Dreyer was a judge for the Marion County Superior Court in Indiana. He was re-elected on November 4, 2014, for a term that expired on December 31, 2020.[1] Dreyer did not seek retention in 2020.[2]
Elections
2014
See also: Indiana judicial elections, 2014
Dreyer ran for re-election to the Marion County Superior Court.
Primary: He was successful in the Democratic primary on May 6, 2014, receiving 9.7 percent of the vote. He competed against Annie Christ-Garcia, Barbara Cook Crawford, Angela Davis, Shatrese M. Flowers, David R. Hennessy, Mark A. Jones, Christina R. Klineman, James B. Osborn, Marcel A. Pratt, Jr., Christopher K. Starkey, Greg Bowes and Karen Celestino-Horseman.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014. There were 16 total seats up for election on this court. The top 8 Democratic candidates advanced to the general election and will be unopposed for the eight available Democratic seats.
[1] There were 16 total seats up for election on this court. The top 8 Democratic candidates advanced to the general election and will be unopposed for the eight available Democratic seats.[3][4][5]
Indianapolis Bar Association survey
Members of the Indianapolis Bar Association "Recommended" Dreyer for judicial office with 89.6 percent of respondents in favor. For full results, see Indianapolis Bar Association Judicial Survey, David J. Dreyer.
Education
Dreyer earned his undergraduate degree in 1977 from the University of Notre Dame. He received his J.D. from the Notre Dame Law School in 1980. From 1998 to 1999, Dreyer attended the Indiana Graduate Program for Judges, and he earned his certificate in judicial development in 2004 from the National Judicial College in Reno, Nevada. Dreyer went on to earn a master of judicial studies degree from the University of Nevada-Reno in 2006. He is a Doctor of Judicial Studies candidate at the University of Nevada-Reno/National Judicial College.[6]
Career
- 1997-2020: Judge, Marion County Superior Court
- 1995-1996: Special counsel to State of Indiana
- 1991-1994: Adjunct professor, Indiana University School of Law-Indianapolis
- 1991-1994: Chief counsel, Marion County Prosecutor's Office
- 1986-1991: Attorney in private practice
- 1980-1986: Staff attorney, Legal Services Organization [6]
Awards and associations
- 2012: Professional Pillar of Excellence Award, School of Environmental and Public Affairs, IUPUI
- 2010: Civility Award, Indiana State Bar Association
- 2008: Special Volunteer Recognition, Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic
- 2006: Associate Faculty of the Year, School of Environmental and Public Affairs, IUPUI
- 2004: Randall T. Shepard Award, Indiana Pro Bono Commission
- 2003: Associate Faculty of the Year, School of Environmental and Public Affairs, IUPUI
- 2002: Pro Bono Publico Award, Indiana Bar Foundation
- 2001: Certificate of Excellence in Legal Education, Indianapolis Bar Association
- 2001: Fellow, Indiana Bar Foundation
- 1999: Indiana Graduate Program for Judges[6]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Indiana Election Division, "2014 Primary Election Candidates," May 6, 2014
- ↑ The Indiana Lawyer, "Judges Crawford, Moores not seeking Marion Superior Court retention," February 11, 2020
- ↑ Indy Star, "Money, politics and judges: Do judicial candidates pay to play?" March 15, 2014
- ↑ Indianapolis/Marion County Election Board, "Offices on the Ballot in 2014," accessed March 21, 2014
- ↑ Indiana Election Division, "Indiana Primary Election," May 6, 2014
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 David J. Dreyer Campaign Website, "Resume," accessed July 7, 2014
Federal courts:
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Northern District of Indiana, Southern District of Indiana
State courts:
Indiana Supreme Court • Indiana Court of Appeals • Indiana Tax Court • Indiana Superior Courts • Indiana Circuit Courts • Indiana City Courts • Indiana County Courts • Indiana Municipal Courts • Indiana Small Claims Courts • St. Joseph County Probate Court • Indiana Town Courts
State resources:
Courts in Indiana • Indiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Indiana
