Inside Montana’s Courts with Judge Amy Eddy

In this episode of Off The Record with Gerstner Adam Law, hosts Paul Adam and Colin Gerstner interview Montana Supreme Court candidate Amy Eddy, a current district court judge in Flathead County. Eddy shares her background, including her upbringing in Stanley, Idaho, and her legal career, which includes 15 years of private practice and over 10,000 cases as a district court judge. She discusses the responsibilities of district court judges, the rarity of jury trials in civil cases, and the importance of lawyers preparing clients for court. Eddy emphasizes her commitment to nonpartisan judicial elections and her extensive experience, which she believes qualifies her for the Supreme Court. She also addresses the role of the Supreme Court in reviewing trial court decisions and the importance of public participation in government decisions.