Gary Carson
Gary Carson was a candidate for a seat on the 4th Judicial District in Arkansas in 2010. He lost in the primary election, after receiving only 21.69 percent of the vote against candidates Joanna Taylor, Steve Zega, and Charles M. Duell. Joanna Taylor and Steve Zega will go on to compete in the general election.[1]
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Judicial experience
Former Judge Carson sat on the 5th Division, 4th Judicial Circuit for 17 months. Gary was City Court Judge of Johnson, Arkansas for five years.[2]
Career
Carson had a private law practice in Northwest Arkansas for 35 continuous years. He was a volunteer for Legal Aid of Arkansas for 20+ years. Carson is a Certified Mediator for both civil and family law.[2]
Admitted to practice before:
- Arkansas Supreme Court, 1972
- United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, 1972
- Supreme Court of the United States, 1980
- Eighth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 1989[2]
Civic and community service
- Member of Fellowship Bible Church of NWA - Community Group Leader
- American Red Cross - Northwest Arkansas Chapter Board of Directors - Chairman of the Governance Committee
- Arkansas Visitation and Exchange Center, Inc. - Board of Directors
- Volunteer at Samaritan Community Center
- University of Arkansas Alumni Association[2]
External links
Footnotes
- I am editing this page to publicize my qualifications for Circuit Judge in the May 18, 2010 primary.--Gary Carson 19:01, 22 April 2010 (CDT)Gary Carson
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Arkansas, Western District of Arkansas
State courts:
Arkansas Supreme Court • Arkansas Court of Appeals • Arkansas Circuit Courts • Arkansas District Courts • Arkansas City Courts
State resources:
Courts in Arkansas • Arkansas judicial elections • Judicial selection in Arkansas
