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Thomas Fowler
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2020
Thomas Fowler is a judge on the Craighead County District Court in Arkansas. He was elected in the general election on March 1, 2016.
Fowler was previously a judge of Arkansas' Second Judicial Circuit. He was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson (R) on August 4, 2015, upon the death of Judge Lee Fergus. His term on this court expired on December 31, 2016.[1]
Biography
Fowler received his undergraduate degree from Arkansas State University in 1993. He went on to earn his J.D. at the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1998.[1] Below is a summary of Fowler's professional experience.
- 2017-Present: Judge, Craighead County District Court
- 2015-2016: Judge, Second Circuit
- 2000-2015: Deputy prosecuting attorney, Craighead County
- 1998-2015: Attorney, Fowler Law Firm[1]
Awards and associations
- 2013: Volunteer Attorney of the Year, Second Judicial District
- 1993: R.E. Lee Wilson Award, Arkansas State University
- Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission
- American Legion Arkansas Boys State
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Craighead County Bar Association
- Arkansas Prosecuting Attorney’s Association[1]
Elections
2016
Arkansas held general elections for local judicial offices in 2016. The general election was held on March 1, 2016.
Incumbent Thomas Fowler defeated Scott Willhite in the general election for the Division 2 seat on the 19th State Judicial District.
| Arkansas 19th State Judicial District, Division 2 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Thomas Fowler Incumbent |
55.17% | 9,423 |
| Scott Willhite | 44.83% | 7,658 |
| Total Votes (100 percent) | 17,081 | |
| Source: Arkansas Secretary of State, "Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election Official County Results," March 16, 2016 | ||
Selection method
- See also: Nonpartisan elections
District courts in Arkansas are divided between local district courts and state district courts. Local district courts feature part-time judges, while state district courts feature full-time judges. Judges of the Arkansas District Courts are each elected to four-year terms. The elections for this court are nonpartisan contested elections. To serve on this court, a judge must be at least 26 years old, a registered voter of their district, and have at least three years of experience practicing law.[2]
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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
