Judge Paul Sullivan

Paul earned his bachelor's degree in philosophy from the University of Montana, Davidson Honors College, and his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Carey School of Law. He has worked with the Bigfork School Board, and the Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, as well as giving his time to CASA Kids, and the Northwestern Montana Bar Association. Paul is married to his wife, with whom he has 3 children.

Paul previously operated his own law office. He then served as an attorney and partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC.

Paul Sullivan was elected as Flathead County Justice of the Peace in late 2018 and has served in this capacity since January 2019.

Candidate website

The candidate's website says, "Attorney/Partner | Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC July 2009 - Dec 2018"

Has experience in firm leadership as an attorney and partner.

The candidate's website says, "Prior to his election as Justice of the Peace, Paul was in private practice as an attorney."

Has experience in private and public practice.

- Has experience in firm leadership as an attorney and partner.
- Has experience in private and public practice.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Judicial Philosophy

Was involved with the Bigfork School Board.

Served on the Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Serves on the Northwestern Montana Bar Association.

- Was involved with the Bigfork School Board.
- Served on the Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
- Worked with CASA Kids.
- Serves on the Northwestern Montana Bar Association.

Community Involvement

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Paul Sullivan

The candidate's website says, "Prior to his election as Justice of the Peace, Paul was in private practice as an attorney. He represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including civil litigation, family law, and criminal cases."

The candidate's website says, "He represented clients in a wide variety of matters, including civil litigation, family law, and criminal cases."

In 2008, Judge Paul Sullivan obtained a law from the University of Pennsylvania, Carey School of Law. In 2004, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at the University of Montana, Davidson Honors College.

Judge Paul Sullivan has been an active member of his community. He has worked with the Bigfork School Board, and the Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Judge Paul Sullivan has also given his time to CASA Kids,  and the Northwestern Montana Bar Association.

Judge Paul Sullivan is married to his wife, Marybeth Sullivan and they have three children. 
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From October 2008 to July 2009, Judge Sullivan operated his own law office. Subsequently, from July 2009 to December 2018, Judge Sullivan served as an Attorney and Partner at Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC.

Judge Paul Sullivan was elected as Flathead County Justice of the Peace in late 2018 and has served in this capacity since January 2019. There is no additional information provided on any appointments, committees, or previous political runs.

- The candidate's website says, "Attorney/Partner | Measure, Sampsel, Sullivan & O’Brien, PC July 2009 - Dec 2018"
- The candidate's website says, "Prior to his election as Justice of the Peace, Paul was in private practice as an attorney."

Daily Inter Lake

As a Flathead County native, Sullivan understands the significance of the district court judge role and hopes that voters will take their decision seriously when electing judges,

- As a Flathead County native, Sullivan understands the significance of the district court judge role and hopes that voters will take their decision seriously when electing judges,

Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

- Bigfork School Board.
- Internal Review Committee at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
- CASA Kids.
- Northwestern Montana Bar Association.

Judge Paul Sullivan is a 5th generation Montanan who was raised in the Flathead Valley. He attended the University of Montana, Davidson Honors College. Details about his family, the church he attends, or his current place of residence are not provided.

Judge Paul Sullivan was elected as Flathead County Justice of the Peace in late 2018 and began serving in this role in January 2019. Prior to his election, the specifics of his professional background are not provided.

- 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.