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 is from Butte, Montana. He holds a degree from Montana Technological University. He is married to his wife, Sherrie, with whom they have two daughters. He participates on the Public Housing Authority Board of Directors and the Butte School Board. He is also a local girls’ softball coach. 

Frank served as a legal partner with Judge Whelan. He has experience practicing in District, Justice, and City Court. 

As of May 23, 2024, Frank Joseph’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Has experience with Civil, Criminal, and administrative matters.

Practiced in the District, Justice, and City Court.

- Has experience with Civil, Criminal, and administrative matters.
- Practiced in the District, Justice, and City Court.

As of April 10, 2024, Frank Joseph’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Holds crime as a major issue in the community.

Wants to find balance between enforcing the law, community safety with incarceration and punishment, and representation and for underserved individuals through necessary treatment and interventions.

- Holds crime as a major issue in the community.
- Wants to find balance between enforcing the law, community safety with incarceration and punishment, and representation and for underserved individuals through necessary treatment and interventions.

Said "judiciary wants to remain neutral to exercise judicial review...to determine whether a law as written by the legislature, violates our constitutional protections."

- Said "judiciary wants to remain neutral to exercise judicial review...to determine whether a law as written by the legislature, violates our constitutional protections."

participates on the Public Housing Authority Board of Directors, the Butte School Board, and is a local girls’ softball coach.

- participates on the Public Housing Authority Board of Directors, the Butte School Board, and is a local girls’ softball coach.

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Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Villanova University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. 

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Michael is an attorney practicing civil law at McKeon Law PLLC. He previously worked at McKeon & Anderson, PLLC. 

Michael McKeon's campaign for District Court Judge is his first entry into politics.

McKeon Law: Michael McKeon Jr. 

Licensed to practice law in the state of Montana and the U.S. District Courts of Montana.

While working at his own practice, he focused on cases in fields of personal injury, including claims of negligence and workplace accidents, insurance claims, slip/trip & fall claims, products liability and medical malpractice.

Practiced civil law at his own practice, McKeon Law PLLC for 15 years.

- Licensed to practice law in the state of Montana and the U.S. District Courts of Montana.
- While working at his own practice, he focused on cases in fields of personal injury, including claims of negligence and workplace accidents, insurance claims, slip/trip & fall claims, products liability and medical malpractice.
- Practiced civil law at his own practice, McKeon Law PLLC for 15 years.

As of April 10, 2024, Michael McKeon’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Promises to prevent laws that go against free speech and expression from being passed.

Promises to ensure individual privacy is protected.

- Promises to prevent laws that go against free speech and expression from being passed.
- Promises to ensure individual privacy is protected.
- Supports the Montana Constitution.

Plans to serve with " integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of justice."

- Plans to serve with " integrity, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to the principles of justice."

Member of the State Bar of Montana, Montana Trial Lawyers Association and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

- Member of the State Bar of Montana, Montana Trial Lawyers Association and the National Trial Lawyers Association.

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William attended Montana Technological University, and holds a Degree in Economics from the University of Montana, and a Juris Doctor from the University of Montana School of Law. He is married to his wife, Helen, with whom they have five children together. 

William has experience as a partner practicing law with the Burgess, Joyce & Whelan law firm, and later his own law firm, Joyce & Macdonald PLLP. 

William P "Bill" Joyce's campaign for District Court Judge in Judicial District 2 is his first entry into politics.

Handled 30 appeals in the Montana Supreme Court.

Practiced before Montana Justice and City Courts, The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court, Montana Supreme Court, Montana State District Courts, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, The Montana Federal District Court, The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court. 

Practiced law in Butte, Montana for 36 years.

Has experience representing criminal defendants, neglected children, people involved in divorces and family law disputes, ranchers, small business owners, investors, and non-profit and charitable organizations.

Said he has "done hundreds of hours of pro bono work."

His practice focuses on civil trial work, and representing clients against insurance companies, the government, and large corporations.

- Handled 30 appeals in the Montana Supreme Court.
- Practiced before Montana Justice and City Courts, The Montana Workers’ Compensation Court, Montana Supreme Court, Montana State District Courts, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, The Montana Federal District Court, The United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and The United States Supreme Court. 
- Practiced law in Butte, Montana for 36 years.
- Has experience representing criminal defendants, neglected children, people involved in divorces and family law disputes, ranchers, small business owners, investors, and non-profit and charitable organizations.
- Said he has "done hundreds of hours of pro bono work."
- His practice focuses on civil trial work, and representing clients against insurance companies, the government, and large corporations.

As of April 10, 2024, William P "Bill" Joyce’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Said his legal philosophy is "look after the client and everything else will take care of itself.'"

- Said his legal philosophy is "look after the client and everything else will take care of itself.'"

Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) and the Knights of Columbus. 

- Member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks) and the Knights of Columbus. 

William P "Bill" Joyce

- 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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