Judge Katherine Bidegaray right choice for Justice

District Court Judge Katherine Bidegaray is the right choice to be the next justice on the Montana Supreme Court. Having appeared in front of her in court and gotten to know her over the years, I have seen her be impartial, fair, and respectful to each party in all her cases.

She was born and raised on a Richland County farm and ranch, and she knows the importance of preparation, hard work and self-discipline. She cares deeply about the state of Montana, the rule of law and fundamental fairness, and the independence of the Montana judiciary for serving all people.

I have seen her always do her best to uphold, respect, and apply fairly the 1972 Montana Constitution. She has also positively influenced countless students in teaching them about how the Montana Constitution, Montana Code Annotated, and the judicial process work.

She supports education and imparting to students the importance of civic participation. She has tremendous experience as a judge and as a lawyer, including being asked to sit in for a Montana Supreme Court Justice.

I have seen her willingness to help others out, including taking cases from other judges from as far away as Dillon, establishing and overseeing drug treatment and DUI treatment courts, and always doing her best to not waste jurors’ time in jury trials.

She will be a tremendous asset to the Montana Supreme Court by bringing her knowledge, experience, and work ethic to the Court. Please join me in voting Judge Katherine Bidegaray in November.

– Daniel Eakin

Sidney