Steven E. Antolak
Steven E. Antolak was a 2014 judicial candidate for the Fourth Judicial District in Minnesota. He was previously a judicial candidate for the same court in 2012.[1][2][3]
Elections
2014
See also: Minnesota judicial elections, 2014
Antolak ran for election to the Fourth Judicial District.
Primary: He was defeated in the primary on August 12, 2014, receiving 8.8 percent of the vote. He competed against Beverly J. Aho, Mark E. Arneson, Jean M. Brandl and Amy Dawson.
[1][3]
2012
Antolak ran for election to the Fourth Judicial District, Court 22, against Elizabeth V. Cutter. Those two first faced one another in the primary, where two other challengers, Diane M. Krenz and Deborah Russell, were defeated. Antolak received 22.3% of the primary vote, while Cutter received 42.3%. In the November general election, Antolak lost to Cutter, receiving 30.7% of the vote.[2]
- See also: Minnesota judicial elections, 2012
Education
Steven received his B.A. from the University of Minnesota in 1979 and his J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law in 1983.[4][5]
Career
- 2015-Present: Partner, Antolak & Ongeri
- 2015-Present: Conciliation court judge, Fourth Judicial District[6]
- 2012-Present: Commissioner, Three Rivers Park District
- 2003-2015: Attorney, Antolak Law Office
- 2006-2010: School Board member, Intermediate District 287
- 2006-2010: School Board member, Independent School District 279
- 2001-2003: Trial attorney, Hoeft Anderson Antolak & Huusko PLLC
- 1992-2001: Attorney, London Anderson Antolak & Hoeft, Ltd.
- 1992-2001: CEO and Chairman of the Board, Eagle Fraternal Life Insurance
- 1987-1992: Associate attorney, Bowman & London, Ltd.; Jacobson, Stromme & Harwood P.A.
- 1982-1986: Assistant county attorney/staff attorney/law clerk, Hennepin County
- 1980-1982: Bailiff and law clerk, Ramsey County[5][7]
Awards and associations
- A-V Rating, Martindale-Hubell Peer Review (top rating)
- Arrowhead Honor, Boy Scouts of America District Award of Merit
- North Hennepin Area Chamber of Commerce
- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Hennepin County Bar Association
- Knights of Columbus
- Boy Scouts of America[5]
Approach to the law
Regarding his judicial philosophy:
| “ | Our Courts are challenged to make access to justice a high priority for everyone in the legal system. This is not just about finding affordable legal representation. We must provide timely hearings for all cases; prompt resolution of disputes; and simplify complex legal documents that can prevent self-representation in court even on routine matters. I will leverage technologies such as online collaboration, paperless transactions, online conferencing, and calendar systems to make the best use of everyone’s time. I will work to bring those economical technologies so common in private practice and the business world to the court system.[5][8] | ” |
| —Steven Antolak | ||
Regarding the reason he chose to run for election:
| “ | I believe in service to our community and I want to continue that service as a judge. I have volunteered for the Human Rights Commission and Planning Commission in Brooklyn Park, and many county and local citizen task forces. I served two school boards and as Commissioner for the Three Rivers Park District. My life experience and public service has prepared me to be a district court judge. Volunteering in the community, particularly in areas outside my profession, has brought me closer to others in need and developed greater capacity for compassion in me. Service has taught me the importance of patience and humility. It has fed a natural hunger for justice and equality. My service as a Judge would reflect these values.[5][8] | ” |
| —Steven Antolak | ||
See also
- Minnesota judicial elections, 2014
- Minnesota judicial elections, 2012
- Minnesota judicial elections
- Fourth Judicial District
External links
- Steven Antolak campaign website, 2014
- Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 7, 2014
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "2014 State General Election Candidate Filings," accessed June 7, 2014
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Minnesota Secretary of State, "Election Results"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Minnesota Lawyer, "Cahill bests challengers in primary; Hennepin chooses four," August 13, 2014
- ↑ Martindale, "Steven E. Antolak"
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Information submitted via Judgepedia's candidate submission form on July 25, 2014
- ↑ Email from Steven Antolak to Ballotpedia on July 24, 2015
- ↑ VoteAntolak.com, "Qualifications"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
Federal courts:
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: District of Minnesota • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: District of Minnesota
State courts:
Minnesota Supreme Court • Minnesota Court of Appeals • Minnesota District Courts • Minnesota Problem-Solving Courts • Minnesota Tax Court • Minnesota Workers' Compensation Court of Appeals
State resources:
Courts in Minnesota • Minnesota judicial elections • Judicial selection in Minnesota
