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By Marcia Thomas
Candidate for District Court Judge
My name is Marcia Thomas and I am a candidate for District Court Judge for Boone and Gallatin Counties. I am running for this judicial position because I am committed and dedicated to serving the citizens of the communities that we all call home.
Public service is my passion. I have been serving our community as an Assistant Boone County Attorney since 1997. In this position, my daily duties are focused in District Court. For the last 20 years, I have been committed to the safety and security of our community.
As a District Court Judge, I will continue my hard work and remain dedicated to the citizens I will serve.
My pursuit of a legal career was far from the traditional path. I was married at 17 and a young mother. I did not enter college until I was 25 and I had four children under the age of 7. With the help of my husband, and with hard work, I graduated at the top of my class and with Presidential Honors.
Because of my commitment to public service I decided my best path was to attend law school. I entered Chase College of Law in 1990. As a full-time student, I sometimes had my children with me in class. It was difficult but a very rewarding experience. I have remained an active advocate for education, obtaining two Masters Degrees over the past 4 years.
I began my public service while I was still in law school by working as a Deputy Circuit Court Clerk. Upon passing the bar exam, I opened my own private practice and began my legal journey. During that time, I handled many types of cases; criminal defense, family law, personal injury and probate. In 1997, I was able to return to public service when I was offered an opportunity at the Boone County Attorney’s Office as an Assistant.
As an Assistant County Attorney my responsibilities include many areas of District Court practice. I handle thousands of traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases a year. I am responsible for these cases from arraignment to the trial or preliminary hearing stage of the case. I also cover mental health hearings and Casey’s Law hearings. In addition, I have been the lead prosecutor for Boone County Child Support enforcement and the lead criminal juvenile court prosecutor.
For over 20 years I have been serving our community. I am the only candidate that has been on the front line fighting the drug epidemic challenging our families.
I have the hands-on experience necessary to serve as your next District Court Judge. My record of service demonstrates my commitment and my personal stake in our community.
Experience matters. I believe my life experience, my dedication to the community, and my commitment to public service, all make me the best choice on November 6th.
In May, I won the primary election, obtaining the most votes in both Boone and Gallatin Counties. I received the most important endorsement a candidate can receive, from you, the voters.
I humbly ask for your vote again on November 6th.