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US Vote SmartHome » 2016-05-24 Republican run-off » Montgomery County » District Judge, 9th Judicial District » Phil Grant |
| Phil Grant | |
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| Party | Republican |
| Website | http://electphilgrant.org |
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| Education | Virginia Military Institute and University of Texas at Austin. |
| Occupation | First Assistant District Attorney |
| Religion | Fellowship of Montgomery Church |
| Marital | Married |
Phil Grant
MCTP Rating of 70 Source 
Submitted by john wertz on 2016-02-29 16:21:47
PROS
- Seems to support conservative principles
- Board certified
- Full time felony prosecutor for over 20 years
- Has good knowledge of the operations of the court
- Does not like judicial activism
- Endorsed by The Courier, C.O.P.S (Coalition Of Police & Sheriffs - AFL-CIO) ; CLEAT (Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas); MCLEA (Montgomery County Law Enforcement Association); Conroe Firefighters Assoc.
CONS
- ** "Applies the Law as Written" - code for he won't go against Supreme Court Ruling/s, EVEN IF unconstitutional(Obamacare; Gay Marriage Act);
- Seemingly no direct trial experience since he's been at D.A's officeNo listing of any experience (especially on defense side), that would prepare him to be judge.
- May have to recuse himself from cases he worked on as a prosecutor making the court inefficient and his philosophy regarding this seems weak
- Supports prosecutor... More
Campaign Finance Report Source
Submitted by john wertz on 2016-02-25 22:39:55
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COMPLAINT : JUDGE CANDIDATE JUDICIAL ETHICS VIOLATIONS Source
Submitted by john wertz on 2016-02-13 00:09:50
Update(2/12/15): The complaint was dismissed by the Texas Bar Association Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel on Feb. 10, 2016.
Montgomery County, TX, Jan. 12, 2016 – Bob Bagley has filed a complaint with the Texas Bar Association Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel against Montgomery County 1st Assistant District Attorney Phil Grant this week, alleging violations of the canons of judicial ethics while a judicial candidate. This complaint alleges that Grant’s joint campaigning, endorsement of other candidates and comments and articles posted on social media is a violation of the Code of Judicial Conduct.
Through open source research, Bagley obtained copies of a press releases, news articles, videos and personal comments made by Grant who is a candidate for Montgomery County 9th District Court.
Grant is known for his frequent references to the “rule of law” and belief that some deserve more... More
MCTP Interview Source
Submitted by john wertz on 2015-12-29 13:47:24
