Hermann Hearsay's Editorial Board met this morning and unanimously agreed to formally endorse Judge Cynthia Eckelkamp in her bid for re-election as Circuit Judge in the August 3rd Republican Primary Election.
The following information has been copied and pasted from Judge Eckelkamp's website .....
Judge Eckelkamp has the experience where it counts:
In her former position as Associate Circuit Judge and now as Circuit Judge, Judge Eckelkamp has handled over 17,000 cases. She has worked extremely hard to bring all cases to a speedy resolution. Because she carefully reviews all case files prior to hearings, she makes clear and fair decisions quickly.
As Circuit Judge, she has provided the leadership needed to maximize the benefits provided by the court’s computers and well-trained staff, reducing delays and providing fair, tough, commonsense resolutions to difficult problems. Judge Eckelkamp treats everyone with respect and considers the impact of her decisions on victims and children. She listens intently, carefully searches the law, and issues decisions promptly.
Judge Eckelkamp possesses a rare combination of courage, integrity, impartiality, and enthusiasm.
Dedicated Community Servant:
Judge Cynthia Eckelkamp, the Circuit Judge in Division 2, lives near Washington with her husband Terry Witthaus and their daughter, Sonja. Their son Ansel works in Mountain View, California and their son Cyrus plans to graduate from Grinnell College in May 2010. The daughter of Woody and Helen Eckelkamp, Cynthia was born in Washington and raised near Villa Ridge where her father was the rural mail carrier. She is a 1967 graduate of Washington High School, a 1970 graduate of Vassar College and 1977 graduate of the Washington University School of Law. Judge Eckelkamp has served as a high school teacher, a law school teacher, a mediator, and a clerk for the Missouri Court of Appeals. She was married in 1980 to Terry Witthaus.
Judge Eckelkamp has a long history of volunteer service at Immanuel Lutheran Church and in our community as a 4-H leader, Parent Teacher Organization President, Washington High School Orchestra Booster President, Mock Trial Advisor, Academic Booster Board Member, and Sunday School teacher.
From Left to Right: Terry, Sonja, Cyrus, Cindy, Ansel
Judge Cynthia Eckelkamp is:
Experienced:
- Hardworking Associate Circuit Judge, Division 6 and Circuit Judge, Division 2
- 18,000+ Decisions, fewer than 10 reversals
- Respected attorney since 1977
- Successful law practice in Union for over 15 years
- Former Judicial Clerk - Mo. Court of Appeals
- Former Court-approved Mediator
- Former Special Prosecutor
- Proficient in courtroom use of technology
- Fair, honest, and independent
- Former high school teacher
- Former instructor at Washington University School of Law
- Author of numerous "plain language" documents
- 5th generation resident of Franklin County
- Daughter of William “Woody” and Helen Eckelkamp of Villa Ridge
- Graduate of Washington High School
- Graduate of Vassar College
- Masters in Education from Missouri University, Columbia
- Graduate of Washington University School of Law
- Married to Terry Witthaus for 30 years
- Mother of three children – Sonja, Ansel, and Cyrus
- Active - Immanuel Lutheran Church, Washington
- Active - Franklin County 4-H Leader
- Former High School Parent - WHS Orchestra Boosters, Mock Trial Advisor, Academic Booster Board
- Former Girl Scout Leader
- Encourage speedy case resolution to reduce backlog and make justice available to all parties
- Render commonsense decisions that solve problems
- Treat litigants and attorneys with respect
- Devote a full day each day to the court
- Embrace new technologies that streamline and improve the legal system
- Positively influence the many young people that will come into her courtroom
- Render decisions that dignify family values
Judge Cynthia Eckelkamp
Impartial, Hardworking, & Courageous:
Your Experienced Judge
E-mail the Judge: cindy@cindy4judge.com
Paid for by Reelect Judge Eckelkamp, Terry Witthaus Treasurer
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