Judge David Graham to run for Circuit Judge Division One

39th State District Judge David Graham
39th State District Judge David Graham

Judge David Graham announced his intention to run for Circuit Judge, Division 1, Judicial District 13. This District includes Calhoun, Cleveland, Columbia, Dallas, Ouachita, and Union Counties. Currently Judge Graham is serving as State District Judge for the 39th District which includes Columbia and Ouachita Counties. Judge Hamilton Singleton, who currently holds the Division 1 position is not running for re-election.

“I have certainly enjoyed serving as State District Judge however, due to the expanded docket of the State District Courts which will include matters pending in Circuit Court including protective orders, forcible entry, and detainer, unlawful detainer, and matters of an emergency or uncontested nature I feel I am qualified for this Circuit Judgeship. In addition, State District Courts have subject matter jurisdiction over traffic violations, misdemeanors offenses, violations of state law and local ordinances, preliminary felony matters, and civil matters involving contracts, damage to personal property and recovery of personal property where the

amount in controversy does not exceed $25,000.00. My promise is to continue my consistent and fair rulings without regard to who stands before me and I will always be available to our law enforcement officers.”

Judge Graham is currently serving as a State District Court Judge and previously served as Columbia District Court Judge for 4 years. He graduated from Texas A&M School of Law and received his undergraduate degree from Ouachita Baptist University. He has practiced law for 24 years and was the principal in the Graham Law Firm in Magnolia. He has served as a Drug Task Force Deputy Prosecutor for the 13 th Judicial District and City Attorney for Waldo. He is a member of the Arkansas, Texas, and Columbia County Bar Associations. Previously Judge Graham served 3 terms as a Justice of the Peace for Columbia County.

An active member of his community, Judge Graham has served on the Board of the

Magnolia Chamber of Commerce and the United Way. He is past president of the Magnolia Lion’s Club, the Magnolia Jaycees and is a member of the Magnolia Rotary.

Judge Graham and his wife of 27 years, Rebecca, are the parents of three children;

Macye, Katie and Patrick. They attend Central Baptist Church where he has served as a Deacon, Sunday School Teacher, and a member of the Choir.

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