Debra Hayes

Spokane County District Court

Position Six

Debra Hayes EDUCATION: Spokane Community College, AAS, Paralegal, Eastern Washington University, Pre-Law Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., Magna Cum Laude
OCCUPATION: Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
EMPLOYER: Spokane County Prosecutor's Office
LEGAL/JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE: Law Clerk - Etter, McMahon, Lamberson & Clary Deputy Prosecutor: Extensive courtroom and trial experience in Spokane County District, Municipal, and Superior Courts, adult and juvenile cases, both misdemeanor and felony crimes: driving offenses, domestic violence, drugs, property and sexual assault crimes involving guns, and felons in possession of firearms. Family law experience: the enforcement of superior court and administrative orders involving paternity and child support. CLE Presenter for WSBA and SCBA; published author - GU Law Review.
WSBA, SCBA Washington Women Lawyers, Spokane Regional Domestic Violence Consortium, Kiwanis, Big Brothers and Sisters. Additional information at www.debrahayesforjudge.com

Candidate Statement: Respect, Honesty, Fairness, I will bring these qualities to your District Court. Raised in Spokane, my unwavering commitment to this community was strengthened through my education at SCC, EWU, and Gonzaga Law School and demonstrated in volunteer work including Spokane County Domestic Violence Consortium, Kiwanis, and Rotary. As a parent, my passion for public safety is paramount. As the most qualified candidate, I have real-life courtroom experience, having prosecuted thousands of cases. My reputation, both personally and professionally, has resulted in the endorsements of people who know best the qualifications for judge. Endorsements: www.debrahayesforjudge.com. I respectfully ask for your vote!

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Questionnaire: Received by Spokane County Bar Association

Official web site: www.debrahayesforjudge.com

Opponent: Mike Nelson

Candidate ratings (click organization for details):

ORGANIZATION	DEBRA HAYES	MIKE NELSON
Spokane County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Panel	Well Qualified	Well Qualified
Washington Women Lawyers	Well Qualified	Qualified

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Spokane County Bar Association Member Poll - Position 6

	Legal Ability	Judicial Temperament	Integrity	Relevant Legal Experience
Debra Hayes
Rating	2.15	2.01	2.34	2.27
Responding	215	200	195	218
Can't Rate	40	55	60	37
Mike Nelson
Rating	3.24	3.26	3.41	3.20
Responding	225	218	212	224
Can't Rate	30	37	43	31

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

Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):

NEWSPAPER	DEBRA HAYES	MIKE NELSON
Spokesman-Review

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