FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Three attorneys have announced their candidacy for the 4th Judicial Circuit - Division 2 seat.

Kristin Pawlik, Wendy Howerton and Seth Creed are all running for the position.

Pawlik announced her candidacy on Sept. 22.

Kristin Pawlik

According to a press release, Pawlik is a lifelong Northwest Arkansas resident and has 26 years of legal experience.

Pawlik is a partner at the law firm Miller, Butler, Schneider, Pawlik & Rozzell.

“Running for judge was not a decision I made lightly," Pawlike said in a statement. "I treasure the relationships I’ve built with clients — many of whom I’ve represented for more than a decade and stood with during their toughest hours. I’m running because the people of Washington and Madison Counties deserve a judge who is pro

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