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Wald wins race for judge that oversees Carbon, Stillwater and Big Horn counties

Judge Wald has spent most of his life in Big Horn County. He attended Montana State University and received a law degree from the University of Montana.

Judge Wald worked for the Big Horn County Attorney’s Office and the Missoula County Attorney’s Office as a legal intern and prosecutor.

Matthew J Wald is the District Court Judge in Judicial District 22. He was elected in 2018.

Judge Matthew Wald

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Has practiced law since 1997 and served as the Carbon County Justice of the Peace from 2003 to 2010.

Has been a law clerk for the Hon. Blair Jones of the 22nd Judicial District Court.

- Has practiced law since 1997 and served as the Carbon County Justice of the Peace from 2003 to 2010.
- Has been a law clerk for the Hon. Blair Jones of the 22nd Judicial District Court.
- Practiced real estate and criminal law.

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As of September 17, 2024, Matthew J Wald did not have a website or any information online.

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Matthew J Wald

- 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 22

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