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==District judge, 1999 to 2006==
==District judge, 1999 to 2006==
Dimos resigned from the legislature when he was elected to the 4th Judicial District bench to succeed Republican Judge Robert William "Bob" Kostelka, who resigned from the 4th District state judgeship when he was elected without opposition to the state Second Circuit Court of Appeal. Dimos won the [[special election]] for judge that was held on March 27, 1999. In a low-turnout contest, he polled 5,430 votes (64 percent) to Republican Marshall Sanson's 3,081 votes (36 percent).
Dimos resigned from the legislature when he was elected to the 4th Judicial District bench to succeed Republican Judge Robert William "Bob" Kostelka, who resigned from the 4th District state judgeship when he was elected without opposition to the state Second Circuit Court of Appeal. Dimos won the [[special election]] for judge that was held on March 27, 1999. In a low-turnout contest, he polled 5,430 votes (64 percent) to Republican Marshall Sanson's 3,081 votes (36 percent).
Dimos has, however, been criticized by attorneys who claim that he is too quick to prejudge a case and that he often coerces one side into settling by threatening that party with an even bigger judgment if they proceed to "put on" their case.
Dimos has, however, been criticized by attorneys who claim that he is too quick to prejudge a case and that he often coerces one side into settling by threatening that party with an even bigger judgment if they proceed to "put on" their case.
"The law is a fascinating profession. ... You've got to enjoy it to be in it, and I enjoyed it," Dimos said. When he was asked what he would most miss about serving as a judge, Dimos told the ''Ouachita Citizen'' newspaper in West Monroe that he liked the interaction with attorneys and their clients, as well as the camaraderie with other judges. He also said that he enjoyed presiding over jury trials. Dimos said, however, that he "will not miss having to decide which parent gets custody of a child. I hate seeing those cases come to court, but sometimes it can't be avoided."
"The law is a fascinating profession. ... You've got to enjoy it to be in it, and I enjoyed it," Dimos said. When he was asked what he would most miss about serving as a judge, Dimos told the ''Ouachita Citizen'' newspaper in West Monroe that he liked the interaction with attorneys and their clients, as well as the camaraderie with other judges. He also said that he enjoyed presiding over jury trials. Dimos said, however, that he "will not miss having to decide which parent gets custody of a child. I hate seeing those cases come to court, but sometimes it can't be avoided."
In 2003, Dimos underwent treatment for [[cancer]] of the throat, but he was later declared cancer-free. He said that his health played no role in his decision to retire. "I love people. I love to help them. I love to help them solve their problems. If you don't like doing that, you don't need to be in public service," he added. Dimos indicated that he would rejoin his former Monroe law firm—Brown, Erskine, and Burkett—on a reduced schedule.
In 2003, Dimos underwent treatment for [[cancer]] of the throat, but he was later declared cancer-free. He said that his health played no role in his decision to retire. "I love people. I love to help them. I love to help them solve their problems. If you don't like doing that, you don't need to be in public service," he added. Dimos indicated that he would rejoin his former Monroe law firm—Brown, Erskine, and Burkett—on a reduced schedule.
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Hawley, a Monroe investments broker and fellow Rotarian with Dimos, described the judge as "a really nice guy who has accomplished a lot, beginning with little, but great ethics and a work ethic. A classic American dream!" Dimos is also a formidable poker player.
Jeffrey L. "Jeff" Hawley, a Monroe investments broker and fellow Rotarian with Dimos, described the judge as "a really nice guy who has accomplished a lot, beginning with little, but great ethics and a work ethic. A classic American dream!" Dimos is also a formidable poker player.