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Campaign News
St. Onge announces candidacy for
District Court Judge
February 29, 2008
ST. LOUIS -- In a press release
announcing his candidacy for Gratiot County District Court judge, Eric
St. Onge issued the following statement:
"Respect, honor, integrity and strong
values are what I will bring with me to the Gratiot County District
Court. In more than a decade of practice as a litigator, I have found
that the best judges understand the law, apply only the law, and
maintain courtrooms where decorum and respect run both ways. You can
count on me to do the same thing. Complementing the litigation
experience I bring, being sworn in as a bar member by the United States
Supreme Court earlier this year afforded me the firsthand experience of
taking the oath and witnessing proceedings in the highest court in our
nation.
"I pledge to the people of Gratiot that
I will be a fair and impartial judge. Having the advantage of not
growing up in the county, I do not owe any favors. Given this fact,
impartiality and objectivity will be easily achieved.
"My background in the law is extensive.
Over the years I have appeared in courts from one end of the state to
the other and many in between. I have cross examined over 1,500
witnesses. I have conducted depositions in over 35 different states. I
have made a career out of defending hospitals, physicians, nurses, and
healthcare providers. I am a partner in The Kitch Firm, the 9th largest
law firm in the State of Michigan.
"Equally, I have enjoyed the
opportunity to be an active member of the Gratiot community that my
family and I have made our home. My wife, Jill, and I have made it a
priority to teach our sons Brevin, 5, and Piper, 2, the
importance of faith and giving back.
"On February 20, I officially filed my
candidacy for Gratiot County District Court Judge. In the coming months
I hope to earn the support and votes of the people of Gratiot County." |
