Ernest Drake
Ernest G. "Ernie" Drake, Jr. was a judge on the Louisiana First Circuit Court of Appeal. He was first elected in 2013 for a term that expired on December 31, 2014.[1] He was re-elected in 2014 for a term beginning on January 1, 2015, that would have expired on December 31, 2024.[2][3] He retired in 2016 and was succeeded by Allison H. Penzato.
Education
Drake earned a B.S. from Southeastern Louisiana University and his J.D. from Tulane University Law School in 1974.[4]
Career
After graduation, Drake practiced law with Allen B. Pearson Jr. for six years until he formed his own firm with his sister and others. He continued this practice for 24 years until his election to the 21st Judicial District.[4]
Drake served as judge in the 21st Judicial District until 2013, when he was elected (unopposed) to fill the vacancy created by Jefferson Hughes' election to the Louisiana Supreme Court.[5]
Elections
2014
See also: Louisiana judicial elections, 2014
Drake ran for re-election to the First Circuit Court of Appeal.
As an unopposed candidate, he was automatically re-elected without appearing on the ballot.
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Louisiana Secretary of State, "Elected Officials," accessed December 19, 2014 (Scroll down to "Judge, Court of Appeal…")
- ↑ Judgepedia.org, “Judicial selection in Louisiana,” accessed December 8, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Louisiana Secretary of State, "November 4, 2014 General Election Candidates," accessed August 25, 2014
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tangilena.com, "ELECTION: Judge Drake announces for Court of Appeal to replace Judge Hughes," December 9, 2012
- ↑ Amite-Tangi Digest, "Election canceled: Judge Ernie Drake to be sworn in on appeals court after Jerry Denton quits race," February 28, 2013
Federal courts:
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Louisiana, Middle District of Louisiana, Western District of Louisiana • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Louisiana, Middle District of Louisiana, Western District of Louisiana
State courts:
Louisiana Supreme Court • Louisiana Courts of Appeal • Louisiana District Courts • Louisiana City Courts • Louisiana Family Courts • Louisiana Justice of the Peace Courts • Louisiana Juvenile Courts • Louisiana Mayor’s Courts • Louisiana Municipal Courts • Louisiana Parish Courts • Louisiana Traffic Courts
State resources:
Courts in Louisiana • Louisiana judicial elections • Judicial selection in Louisiana
