Ann is a Butte native. She graduated from Butte Central High School, then earned her bachelor's degree in computer science - business information systems from Montana Tech, and her law degree from the University of Montana School of Law. She has a partner and 5 grandsons.

Ann is currently the Chief Deputy County Attorney. She previously ran a free legal clinic. She was also the first drug court coordinator/special master, and developed the Butte Family Drug Court, Butte-Silver Bow's first treatment court. She has experience as a court coordinator, Guardian Ad Litem, and state prosecutor.

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Ann Shea's campaign for district court judge is her first entry into politics.

Has 27 years of legal experience in Silver Bow County.

Earned a law degree from the University of Montana School of Law.

Earned the State Bar of Montana's Neil Height Pro Bono Service Award.

Has experience in the public sector and private practice.

- Has 27 years of legal experience in Silver Bow County.
- Earned a law degree from the University of Montana School of Law.
- Earned the State Bar of Montana's Neil Height Pro Bono Service Award.
- Has experience in the public sector and private practice.

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Frank holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and a law degree from the University of Montana. He lives in Butte with his wife, Sherrie.

Frank is a lawyer and runs his own practice.

Frank Joseph's campaign for district court judge is his first run for public office.

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As a partner at Frank J. Joseph, P.C., for 28 years, Joseph specializes in personal injury law and has been recognized as one of the Best Attorneys in Butte six times.

As a partner at Frank J. Joseph, P.C., manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

- As a partner at Frank J. Joseph, P.C., manages key client relationships, pursues new clients, mentors junior lawyers, oversees certain areas of legal practice, and provides legal counsel and representation to clients.

As of June 4, 2025, Frank Joseph’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Plans to uphold the judicial administration set by Judges Krueger and Whelan.

Believes in the importance of impartiality in judicial decisions, quoting Socrates: “Four things belong to a judge: to listen courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly and to decide impartially.”

- Believes in the importance of impartiality in judicial decisions, quoting Socrates: “Four things belong to a judge: to listen courteously, to answer wisely, to consider soberly and to decide impartially.”

Serves as president of the Lebanese Peace Society.

Involved in local government, serving as a board member for the Butte public housing authority and as a trustee for the Butte school district.

- Serves as president of the Lebanese Peace Society.
- Involved in local government, serving as a board member for the Butte public housing authority and as a trustee for the Butte school district.

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- 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.

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