Kentucky Court of Justice, Pamela R. Goodwine

Ballotpedia, Pamela R. Goodwine

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.

Legal Experience

Candidate website

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.

Judicial Philosophy

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.

Community Involvement

Instagram

Facebook

LinkedIn

Pamela Goodwine

Ballotpedia, Erin Izzo

As a lawyer, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.

As an attorney at Landrum & Shouse LLP since 2011, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.

As a Partner at Landrum & Shouse, served as an Arbitrator and Mediator, resolving state and federal cases across over fifty Kentucky counties.

As a mediator for state and federal cases across more than fifty counties in Kentucky, has structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties, and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.

As an Arbitrator, Izzo has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties and determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings. Has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.

As a judicial staff attorney from 2005 to 2007, served in the child support enforcement division. 

- As an attorney at Landrum & Shouse LLP since 2011, has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in civil rights, labor and employment law, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases.
- As a mediator for state and federal cases across more than fifty counties in Kentucky, has structured and facilitated discussions between opposing parties, and assisted in producing mutually agreeable resolutions.
- As an arbitrator, hears disputes between opposing parties and determines what evidence is relevant during court proceedings. Has served in cases involving nursing home and medical negligence, elder abuse, criminal abuse, and wrongful death.
- As a judicial staff attorney from 2005 to 2007, served in the child support enforcement division. 

Believes in ensuring the legal system is "fair, transparent, and accessible to all."

Supports upholding "Freedom of Speech and the free exchange of ideas."

Said, "I am and remain a staunch 2nd Amendment supporter... The 2nd Amendment is what protects our fundamental rights from an overreaching government."

Endorsed by the Republican Party of Clark County.

- Believes in ensuring the legal system is "fair, transparent, and accessible to all."
- Supports upholding "Freedom of Speech and the free exchange of ideas."
- Said, "I am and remain a staunch 2nd Amendment supporter... The 2nd Amendment is what protects our fundamental rights from an overreaching government."
- Endorsed by the Republican Party of Clark County.

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

Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and as a board member for the past year.

Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and was a board member for the past year.

- Served as a judge for the Kentucky High School Mock Trial Association for 18 years and was a board member for the past year.

Erin Izzo

- 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 