Melena S Siebert

Question 1

List your judicial experience (courts and years)

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Question 2

What non-judicial legal experience qualifies you to be a judge?

I currently work as an attorney with one of the most conservative law firms in the country with a national practice. Our firm focuses on constitutional and election law, with special emphasis on the First Amendment, election integrity, and right-to-life litigation. Experience does matter, and I have the experience that has given me the skills that an appellate judge needs. Virtually every case I litigate requires a complex analysis of the underlying statute or constitutional provision in question. I have litigated in trial and appellate courts all over the country, including the Supreme Court of the United States. I enjoy advocating for my clients, but the reason I’m running for the court of appeals is because I want to advocate for the law itself with accurate interpretation of the law. 

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Question 3

Why are you running for this particular court seat?

I care deeply about this country, and I want to move our state courts in a constitutional and originalist direction. I love advocating for my clients, but the reason why I am running for this position is because I want to advocate for the law itself and its correct interpretation. 

We have all seen the impact of judges in both federal and state courts who believe they can make law based upon their personal policy beliefs. My experience litigating in constitutional and election law proves that I understand how to analyze some of the most complex questions of law and that I understand judges should not overstep their constitutional authority in the face of political pressure.

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