2024 Montana General Election

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Michael was born and raised in Helena, Montana. 

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Michael has worked as a private attorney for over 30 years. 

Michael McMahon previously ran for a judge position on the Montana Supreme Court in 2022, but did not win. 

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Admitted as a Fellow to the American Bar Association.

Appointed by the Montana Supreme Court to serve on the Montana Commission on Rules of Evidence for 8 years.

Represented Blue Cross Blue Shield as a civil defense attorney for insurance and malpractice disputes.

- Admitted as a Fellow to the American Bar Association.
- Appointed by the Montana Supreme Court to serve on the Montana Commission on Rules of Evidence for 8 years.
- Represented Blue Cross Blue Shield as a civil defense attorney for insurance and malpractice disputes.

Legal Experience

As of September 17, 2024, Michael F. McMahon did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Believes in being impartial and unbiased judgment in the courtroom.

- Believes in being impartial and unbiased judgment in the courtroom.

Judicial Philosophy

Has previously served in organizations such as the First Judicial District Pro Bono Committee, the Helena Youth Soccer Association and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, the Montana Coalition.

- Has previously served in organizations such as the First Judicial District Pro Bono Committee, the Helena Youth Soccer Association and Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, the Montana Coalition.

Community Involvement

Michael F. McMahon

- 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.

Judges that handle most felony and civil cases in the state

Montana District Court Judge, District 1

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