So between the 2 civil lawyers going for the job, one has a stellar reputation and has been background checked 5 ways form Sunday prior to appointment ( Sims),  the other can't be bothered to follow the law and pay his taxes (Marble).

Here's a description of the background investigation Sims passed prior to appointment. https://www.osbar.org/_docs/leadership/resources/JudicialAppointmentProcessCircuitCourtVacancies.pdf

I wonder what would be uncovered about Marble if he was truly investigated.