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Herman G. Walker, Jr.
Anchorage Superior Court | Third Judicial District
Judge Walker was appointed to the Anchorage Superior Court in July of 2015. This is his second retention election.
Performance Summary
After conducting its performance review, the Judicial Council determined that Judge Walker met or exceeded performance standards on all criteria, including professional competence and legal ability, integrity, impartiality and fairness, temperament, diligence, and administrative skills.
The Council also determined that Judge Walker met or exceeded educational requirements set by the Alaska Supreme Court, complied with judicial ethics requirements, and made significant contributions to the community and to the administration of justice.
Because Judge Walker met or exceeded all performance and educational standards, the Alaska Judicial Council recommends a “yes” vote on retention in office.
Performance Findings
The Council conducts a thorough performance review of each judge standing for retention. Key findings for Judge Walker include:
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Ratings by justice system professionals: Attorneys who appeared before Judge Walker gave him excellent reviews (4.2 overall), as did court employees (4.5 overall). The chart provided summarizes Judge Walker's survey ratings.
Juror Survey:
Jurors who served in Judge Walker’s courtroom were surveyed about his performance, and they gave him excellent ratings. The chart provided summarizes Judge Walker's juror survey ratings.- Detailed survey ratings can be viewed here.
Professional activities: Judge Walker made significant contributions to the administration of justice and the community during his term in office.
- Judge Walker served on the court system’s Family Rules Committee, a group that reviews and updates the court rules that govern family law cases.
- He has worked with a national judicial organization to evaluate the extent to which court policies and practices enhance their capacity to respond to victims and others who have experienced trauma in order to improve outcomes for children and families.
- He served on the national board of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, an interdisciplinary, international association of professionals dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through the resolution of family conflict.
- He is a Judicial Fellow of the International Association of Family Law Attorneys, an organization founded to improve the practice of law and the administration of justice in the area of divorce and family law.
- He participated in the Color of Justice, a law-related education program designed to promote diversity in the legal profession and judiciary by encouraging diverse youth to consider careers as lawyers and judges.
- He is a member of the DE&I Collaborative, a national organization to address diversity, equality, and inclusion in courts.
- More information about Judge Walker’s professional, educational, and outreach activities can be found here.
Other performance indicators: A review of Judge Walker’s financial and conflict of interest statements showed he complied with all disclosure requirements.
Timeliness: Alaska law requires judges’ pay be withheld when a decision has been pending longer than six months. The Council verified that Judge Walker was paid on schedule, and he certified that she had no untimely decisions.
Ethics: There were no public disciplinary proceedings against Judge Walker, and the Council’s review found no ethical concerns.
