Attorney files for embattled judge's seat in 20th Judicial District

Local attorney Britt Cotter filed last week for the Lake and Sanders counties District Court seat held by embattled Judge Deborah “Kim” Christopher.

Christopher, who has held that post since 2000, is facing a complaint filed by the Judicial Standards Commission, asking the Montana Supreme Court to discipline the her for missing too much work without covering her docket and failing to diligently perform her duties. 

Additionally, the state Department of Public Health and Human Services has asked the Supreme Court to disqualify her from a case.