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| DATE OF BIRTH: | October 23, 1947 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH: | Liberal, Kansas |
| SPOUSE: | Mini E. Card |
| CHILDREN: | Larry II, Krista, Kenneth |
| RESIDENCE ADDRESS: | Anchorage, Alaska |
| MAILING ADDRESS: | 825 W. 4th Avenue, #436 Anchorage, AK 99501 |
| OCCUPATION: | Superior Court Judge |
| LENGTH OF RESIDENCY IN ALASKA: 18 years |
Ketchikan: 1972-73 Anchorage: 1978-present |
EDUCATION:
High School: Liberal High School; Liberal, KS; 1962-65
College/University: Wichita State University; Wichita, KS; 1965-69;
B.A. Political Science
Post Graduate: Kansas University School of Law; Lawrence,
KS; 1973-76; Juris Doctor
MILITARY SERVICE:
U.S.A.F. and U.S.A.F. Reserves, 8 years active/12 years reserve, Major,
U.S.A.F.R. Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, National Defense
Service Medal
POLITICAL AND GOVERNMENT POSITIONS:
Superior Court Judge, Third Judicial District, 1993-present;
Assistant U.S. Attorney (Federal Prosecutor), 1989-91
BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS:
American, Alaska, Anchorage Bar Associations; American
Trial Lawyers Association; Private and Public Law Practice, 1976-93
SERVICE ORGANIZATION(S) MEMBERSHIP:
Board Member, Boys and Girls Club of Alaska; Adjunct Professor, University
of Alaska; Member, various committees to improve the legal system; Public
Speaker, Anchorage School District, on legal system education
SPECIAL INTERESTS:
Walking, jazz, golf, World War II history, reading
I have been a Superior Court Judge for the past three years,
and I have thoroughly enjoyed being a "community father". Citizens present
all types of problems for my assistance, and I find the work very challenging.
I feel that my life experiences, including working various jobs while
attending college, have prepared me well for being a judge. My goal is
always to insure that "justice is done" in my courtroom. Many people come
to court without an attorney, and though I cannot advise them on the law,
I feel that I must give such persons as much information as I can about how
the system works. Judges are called upon to make very tough decisions,
regardless of the criticism that they may receive from those who may only
hear a fraction of what the judge has heard or seen. I have tried to make
my decisions for the right reasons, as supported by the law. It takes
courage to make what one believes is the right decision, even if that
decision proves to be unpopular at the time.
I personally believe in strong moral values, and I raised my children with
these values. I have been married to the same wonderful woman for over
27 years, and I am proud of being a father and a grandfather, as well as
a citizen of Alaska. In summary, I enjoy my work as a judge, and I will
continue to serve the citizens of Alaska in an honest and fair manner.
Click here to go to the Alaska Judicial Council's recommendations regarding Larry D. Card.