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Circuit Judge, District 19-West, Division 02

These judges hear felony cases in their district. They oversee juvenile court. They hear civil cases involving divorce, wills, estates, guardianship, etc. They hold jury trials or decide the outcome themselves.Some circuit court judges serve multiple counties, and some stay within one county.

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    Brad Karren
    (Non)

Biographical Information

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Contest Circuit Judge
To preside over felony criminal jury trials, review and sign search and arrest warrants, preside over suppression and evidentiary hearings and manage court personnel.1
I have over 18 years of judicial experience in both District and Circuit courts. Also, I was previously employed as both a criminal defense attorney and deputy prosecutor, I have experience in prosecuting and defending criminal cases. With this experience I have gained institutional knowledge of criminal law, rules of evidence and criminal procedure.
I will continue to give precedence to the disposition of criminal cases where the alleged victim is under age fourteen, and continue to follow the Rule of Law.