Professional Ratings & Evaluations
Independent, peer-reviewed assessments of Clark B. Will's qualifications for the bench.
AV Preeminent® Rating
Martindale-Hubbell — The Gold Standard
Clark B. Will holds the AV Preeminent rating — the highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards. This rating is based on confidential reviews by fellow lawyers and judges who have personally observed Clark's professional conduct. Only approximately 10% of attorneys nationwide achieve this distinction.
Only One Candidate Has This Rating
Clark B. Will is the only candidate for the 298th District Court rated AV Preeminent — the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
What AV Preeminent Means
Legal Ability: Very High
Rated at the highest level for legal knowledge, analytical capabilities, judgment, communication, and legal experience.
Ethical Standards: Very High
Rated at the highest level for adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability, and diligence.
Peer Reviewed
Based on confidential evaluations from lawyers and judges who have firsthand knowledge of the attorney's work.
Independently Verified
Martindale-Hubbell has been rating attorneys since 1868 — over 155 years of independent legal evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AV Preeminent rating?
The AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell is the highest peer-review rating an attorney can achieve. It is based on confidential evaluations by judges and other attorneys who rate their peers for both legal ability and ethical standards. Only approximately 10% of attorneys nationwide hold this distinction.
How are judicial candidates evaluated?
Judicial candidates are typically evaluated by bar association committees, peer review organizations like Martindale-Hubbell, and through their record of courtroom experience, professional achievements, and ethical standing. These evaluations help voters assess which candidates are most qualified.
Why do professional ratings matter for judges?
Unlike politicians who make campaign promises, judges must apply the law impartially. Professional ratings provide objective, third-party verification of a candidate's legal ability and ethical standards — the two most important qualities in a judge.