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Paul is originally from Flathead Valley, Montana. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Montana and a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He lives with his wife and 4 children.

Paul was an attorney and partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC. He also had his own practice, the Law Office of Paul Sullivan.

Paul Sullivan currently serves as Flathead County Justice of the Peace. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 1st term.

As a justice of the peace, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.

As a legal associate at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil litigation, family law, and criminal cases.

As a legal partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O'Brien, PC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

- As a justice of the peace, oversees cases involving minor criminal offenses and low-value civil suits, administers oaths to public officials, handles requests for orders of protection against harassment, and performs marriage ceremonies.
- As a legal associate at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC, researched, drafted, and filed legal documents, and provided defense and counsel to clients, specializing in civil litigation, family law, and criminal cases.
- As a legal partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O'Brien, PC, managed key client relationships, pursued new clients, mentored junior lawyers, oversaw certain areas of legal practice, and provided legal counsel and representation to clients.

Legal Experience

As of September 17, 2024, Paul Sullivan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Flathead County Justice of the Peace Paul Sullivan Announces Candidacy for District Court

Pledges to bring “fairness, integrity, and impartiality” to the bench.

- Pledges to bring “fairness, integrity, and impartiality” to the bench.

Judicial Philosophy

Community Involvement

Paul Sullivan

Paul currently works as a county justice of the peace. Prior to this, he was an attorney and partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC from 2009 to 2018. He also had his own practice, the Law Office of Paul Sullivan.

Paul Sullivan currently serves as Flathead County Justice of the Peace. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his first term.

As of September 23, 2024, Paul Sullivan’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Paul Sullivan is currently the Flathead County Justice of the Peace, a position he has held since January 2019. Prior to this, he was an attorney and partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC from July 2009 to December 2018. He also had his own practice, the Law Office of Paul Sullivan.

- Montana District Courts are central to the state’s judicial system, handling most major legal proceedings and providing a pathway for appeals from lower courts.
- Montana District Court Judges handle a wide variety of cases, including all serious criminal charges and smaller felonies. These courts also take on major civil disputes and state financial claims.
- In civil matters, these judges deal with wills and estates (probate), disputes over contracts and property ownership, and other non-criminal legal issues.
- These judges also have the authority to review decisions made by smaller local courts within their jurisdiction, as allowed by state law and the Constitution.
Judges in the District Courts are elected by the public in their districts, emphasizing the importance of community representation.