Jeffrey Leslie

Spokane County District Court

Position Five

Jeffrey Leslie

EDUCATION: Graduated Air Academy High School (United States Air Force Academy) 1987 Graduated with B.A. from Colorado State University 1990 Graduated with a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law 1993
OCCUPATION: Attorney 1994-present
EMPLOYER: Spokane County Public Defender's Office from 1994- present
LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: Jeff has twelve years of extensive trial experience at both the District and Superior Court levels. During this time he has advocated for a diverse group of people including society’s most vulnerable citizens; juveniles and those with cognitive and other mental disabilities. Jeff has also devoted time to educating young people about the legal system by lecturing in local college classrooms.
OPTIONAL INFORMATION: Jeff is married to Nicole and they have three children, Christopher, and twins, Madeline and Mathew. Jeff is an active volunteer with the Boy Scouts and has coached his daughter’s soccer team for the last three years.

Candidate Statement: My work experience and involvement with the community demonstrate the character and integrity I will bring to a judgeship. Working with a variety of citizens has taught me the importance of treating individuals with respect. As a husband and father, I am committed to ensuring community safety by strictly upholding the law. My career in the criminal justice system has provided me with a thorough knowledge of constitutional and statutory law as well as courtroom procedures. As a public servant for the past twelve years, I understand the hard work and dedication required to serve the community.

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Questionnaire: Received by Spokane County Bar Association

Opponent: Gregory Tripp

Candidate ratings (click organization for details):

ORGANIZATION	JEFFREY LESLIE	GREGORY TRIPP
Spokane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Panel	Qualified	Exceptionally Well Qualified
Washington Women Lawyers	*	Exceptionally Well Qualified

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Spokane County Bar Association Member Poll - Position 5

	Legal Ability	Judicial Temperament	Integrity	Relevant Legal Experience
Jeffrey Leslie
Rating	2.34	2.61	2.80	2.45
Responding	169	153	146	171
Can't Rate	86	102	109	84
Gregory Tripp
Rating	3.28	3.23	3.26	3.35
Responding	253	249	246	250
Can't Rate	2	6	9	5

Ratings key: 1=Not qualified; 2=Qualified; 3=Well Qualified; 4=Exceptionally Well Qualified.

Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):

NEWSPAPER	JEFFREY LESLIE	GREGORY TRIPP
Spokesman-Review

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