Kentucky Court of Justice, Pamela R. Goodwine

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Pamela is from Youngstown, Ohio, and currently resides in Lexington, Kentucky. She earned a bachelor's degree in management and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. Pamela is married to her husband Lee and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren.

Pamela worked as a private practice attorney prior to her judicial appointment in 1999.

Pamela Goodwine currently serves as a judge for the 5th Appellate District of the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She served as a district court judge from 1999 to 2003 and as a circuit court judge from 2003 to 2018.

As a trial judge, has tried more capital murder cases than any Kentucky judge.

As a state court of appeals judge since 2018, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.

As a state circuit court judge from 2003 to 2018, oversaw civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, heard applications for court orders that halt cases as well as compel and prohibit certain actions by government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

As a state district court judge from 1999 to 2003, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

- As a trial judge, has tried more capital murder cases than any Kentucky judge.
- As a state court of appeals judge since 2018, ensures the law has been applied correctly in state criminal and civil cases, exercises the authority to correct procedural errors or misinterpretations of fact or law by lower appeals and trial courts, and hears applications for court orders that compel and prohibit certain actions by lower courts and government officials.
- As a state circuit court judge from 2003 to 2018, oversaw civil cases involving disputes with alleged damages over $5,000, the prosecution of criminal offenses and felonies, the administration of divorce, parental rights, adoption, and domestic abuse proceedings, heard applications for court orders that halt cases as well as compel and prohibit certain actions by government officials, and exercises authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.
- As a state district court judge from 1999 to 2003, oversaw felony, probate, and civil cases, ruled in civil actions against the state seeking financial payment, authorized naturalization proceedings, and exercised authority to review and correct the rulings of lower courts.

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Believes judges should interpret the law fairly and administer justice consistently, providing equitable opportunities for all and upholding judicial ethics and integrity.

- Believes judges should interpret the law fairly and administer justice consistently, providing equitable opportunities for all and upholding judicial ethics and integrity.

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Believes her career experience has equipped her to manage judicial responsibilities with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

- Believes her career experience has equipped her to manage judicial responsibilities with greater efficiency and effectiveness.

Judicial Administration

As of August 20, 2024, Pamela Goodwine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

As a judge, received the Henry V. Pennington Trial Judge of the Year Award from the Kentucky Justice Association.

- As a judge, received the Henry V. Pennington Trial Judge of the Year Award from the Kentucky Justice Association.

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Pamela Goodwine

Pamela earned a bachelor's degree in management and a law degree from the University of Kentucky. She is married to her husband Lee and has 2 children and 6 grandchildren.

Pamela worked as a private practice attorney prior to her appointment in 1999.

Pamela Goodwine currently serves the 5th Appellate District on the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She was elected in 2018 and re-elected in 2022. She served as a  district court judge from 1999 to 2003 and as a circuit court judge from 2003 to 2018.

Supports Judge Goodwine and believes her "extensive skills and experience" make her "the best and most qualified candidate for the Kentucky Supreme Court."

Encourages voters to talk to friends and family about his qualifications.

As a trial judge, tried more capital murder cases than any Kentucky judge.

- As a trial judge, tried more capital murder cases than any Kentucky judge.

Believes in maintaining a strong record of service and justice, as evidenced by receiving more votes when unopposed in the 2022 election for the Court of Appeals than in 2018.

Believes in displaying a strong work ethic along with honesty, integrity, ethics, perseverance, and dedication to ensure justice for all.

As of September 4, 2024, Pamela Goodwine’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Pamela Goodwine currently serves the 5th Appellate District on the Kentucky Court of Appeals. She has 19 years of experience as a trial judge in the same district.

Pamela Goodwine currently serves the 5th Appellate District on the Kentucky Court of Appeals and previously served as a trial judge for 19 years. She ran unopposed in the 2022 election for the Court of Appeals.

- The Kentucky Supreme Court has seven justices and serves as the final authority on the Kentucky constitution and appeals within the state.
- It handles all civil, criminal, and state-related cases, including reviewing issues like life imprisonment and death penalty matters.
- Decisions are made collectively by majority vote, and a justice writes the majority opinion.
- The justices elect a Chief Justice who serves as the administrative head of the state's court system, serving a four-year term.
- Justices are elected for eight-year terms in nonpartisan elections from seven districts. Vacancies can be filled by the governor's appointment, with staggered elections ensuring that only some justices are elected each year.
- Justices earn $170,049​​​ annually.

One of seven judges who serves on the highest court in the Commonwealth of Kentucky 