Archived Version: August 7, 2012
An information resource for Washington voters
David Ruzumna
King County Superior Court
Department 42
Legal/Judicial
Experience: Active member of the Washington State Bar
Association since 1997; Licensed since 2000 to practice before the
United States District Court, Western District of Washington; Licensed
since 2010 to Practice before the 9th Circuit United States Court of
Appeals; Member of King County Bar Association
Other Professional Experience: No information submitted
Education: B.A., Sociology, Humboldt State University
(1993); J.D., cum laude, Seattle University (1997)
Community Service: Panel Member of KCBA’s ‘Volunteer
Assistance for Persons with AIDS/HIV’; Volunteer Attorney for Lawyers
Fostering Independence (Program of CCYJ); Actively Provides Pro Bono
Services on behalf of several Animal Rescue/Shelters, Theater Arts and
other nonprofit companies
Statement: After 15 years of practicing law in our
community, I am running for King County Superior Court Judge. If
elected, I would bring:
Diverse experience within the judicial system. As an attorney,
I have developed the kind of experience that can only come from being
‘in the trenches.’ I represent diverse clients, with equally diverse
interests and goals. I assist many small and mid-size businesses and
civil litigants — plaintiffs and defendants — all over our region.
The ability to make fair, informed and consistent decisions. As
an attorney, I know that preparation wins cases. I have witnessed
firsthand that preparation by a judge is the key to sound decision
making.
A strong commitment to the King County community and to the legal
system. As a husband and a father of two children, I have made King
County not only my home, but my life and business. I have dedicated time
to pro bono work, volunteering for the Center for Children and Youth
Justice, dog rescue organizations, local theater companies as well as
individual artists, and have served on the King County Bar Association’s
Volunteer Assistance for Persons with AIDS. I would be honored to have
your vote.
| Questionnaire responses: | For Municipal League of King County |
Candidate ratings:
| ORGANIZATION |
MARIANNE JONES |
SUE PARISIEN |
DAVID RUZUMNA |
CHRIS WASHINGTON |
| Cardozo Society | * | * | * | Qualified |
|
King County Bar Association |
Not Qualified | Qualified | Qualified | Well Qualified |
|
Municipal League of King County |
Adequate | Very Good | Good | Very Good |
|
Q-Law: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
* | * | * | Qualified |
|
Seattle Metropolitan Elections Committee |
* | * | Recommended | Recommended |
|
Washington Women Lawyers |
* | * | Not Qualified | Qualified |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
MARIANNE JONES |
SUE PARISIEN |
DAVID RUZUMNA |
CHRIS WASHINGTON |
| Seattle Times |
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| The Stranger |
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Finance report:
| CANDIDATE | UPDATED | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Marianne Jones | 8/3/2012 | $25,039.04 | $20,593.09 |
| Sue Parisien | 8/3/2012 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| David Ruzumna | 8/3/2012 | $16,039.99 | $9,453.96 |
| Chris Washington | 8/3/2012 |
$32,752.00 Loans $10,000.00 |
$24,716.74 |
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