Biographical Profile for Joshua J. Drake
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Joshua J. Drake's positions and views on the issues:
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List of Issues | Biographical | Reasons & Objectives
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General: (political statement of goals, objectives, views, philosophies)
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I believe our current political system is broken and can only be corrected by viable third parties. Democrats and Republicans have become more interested in preserving their power than helping the American people.
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Personal: (gender, age, marital status, spouse's name and age, children's name and
ages, home town, current residence)
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Gender: Male
Age:39
Married to Cheryl Murphy Drake for 18 years.
3 Children: Grace age 11, Gideon age 7, Hope age 4.
Birth Date: 11/05/1968
Birthplace: Bad Talz, Germany
Home City: Hot Springs, AR
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Education: (times and places of schools, colleges, major, degrees, activities, sports)
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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW
* Juris Doctor, May 1994.
* Arkansas Law License, August 1994
* LSAT Score: 46 (Top 1%)
* Honors:
- The Joseph Henry Lumpkin Inn of Court
- Public Interest Law Practicum
- Georgia Civil Justice Foundation Scholarship
* Activities:
- National Mock Trial Team; Winner 2L/3L in-school trial tournament
- Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer
- Vice-president/Treasurer - Christian Legal Society
BA, International Relations/Political Science, Rhodes College, Memphis, Tennessee 1991.
* B.A. in International Relations and Political Science 1991
* All American-Mock Trial Team
* Awarded four year University Scholarship
* Vice-president, Baptist Student Union
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Profession: (profession and work experience outside politics)
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Hobbs, Garnett, Naramore & Drake, P.A.- Partner, law firm
Center for Arkansas Legal Services-Staff Attorney
(formerly Central Arkansas Legal Services)
Hot Springs, Arkansas May 1994- January 2003
Arkansas Legal Services Workers Union-President 1997-2003
Public Interest Law Project-Founding Member and Teaching Assistant
August 1992-May 1994, University of Georgia School of Law
Kopecky & Roberts-Law Clerk
April 1992- May 1994, Washington, Georgia
Legal Aid/Criminal Defense Clinic-Student Attorney
January-December 1993, University of Georgia School of Law
Georgia Legal Services-Legal Intern
Summer 1993, Gainesville, Georgia
Institute for Continuing Judical Education-Research Assistant
Summer 1992, University of Georgia School of Law
United States District Court-Intern for the Honorable Julia Smith Gibbons
Spring Semester 1991, Western District of Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee
Neighborhood Christian Center-Volunteer Tutor
August 1988 - May 1991, Memphis, Tennessee
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Military: (branch, years of service, active duty experience, highest rank, medals,
honors, discharge date and type)
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No military experience but my father was a Vietnam veteran and Army major who received a silver star multiple bronze stars and purple hearts. My grandfather was a rear admiral in the Navy and at Pearl Harbor.
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Civic: (past and present organizations, charities involvement)
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Board Member, Pocket Theatre of Hot Springs, 2006-present.
Board of Stewards, First United Methodist Church of Hot Springs, 2004-present.
Member, Society for American Baseball Research, 2003-present.
Member, Hot Springs Macintosh Users Group, 2000-present.
Leader, YMCA Indian/Adventure Guides, 2000-present.
Board Member, Garland County Law Library Committee, 1998-present.
Baseball coach at Hot Springs Boys and Girls Club, 2005-present
Softball coach, First Methodist Church, Hot Springs Christian Athletic Association, 1999-present
Former assistant coach, Lake Hamilton High School Mock Trail Team.
President, Arkansas Legal Services Workers Union, 1996-2003.
CASA volunteer, 1992-1994.
Supporter, Garland County CASA
Leader, YMCA Indian Guides/Adventure Guides, 2002-present
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Political: (dates and titles of previously held political offices)
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no response
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Religion: (current and past religious affiliations, beliefs)
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I am a Christian who grew up Southern Missionary Baptist but now I am a member of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs.
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Accomplishments: (significant accomplishments, awards, achievements)
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Garland County CASA, 2007 Ad Litem of the Year.
Hot Springs Sentinel Record Readers Choice Award- Best Attorney in Hot Springs- 2nd Place.
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