Vote 411

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.

Legal Experience

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

Ethics & Conduct

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.

Judicial Administration

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."

Judicial Philosophy

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.

Community Involvement

Frank Joseph

- 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.