Ann Schindler

Washington Court of Appeals

Division One, District One, Position Six

Current Occupation/Employer: Judge Schindler has served with distinction on the Court of Appeals since 2002 and currently serves as the Chief Judge for Division I.

Legal/Judicial Experience: Judge Schindler was a trial judge in King County Superior Court for 10 years. She was named the first Chief Judge of the Regional Justice Center and the Chief Asbestos Judge. Prior to being a judge, she was a senior attorney in the Prosecutor’s Office and was in private practice with the law firm of Culp, Dwyer, Guterson and Grader.

Candidate Statement: The Washington State Court of Appeals decides most cases on appeal from the trial courts, including appeals in civil, criminal, juvenile, and family law matters. A panel of three judges decides several hundred cases a year and each judge authors opinions in approximately 70 cases. Judge Ann Schindler has the experience and leadership qualities we need on the Court of Appeals.

Judge Schindler has received the Outstanding Judge of the Year award from the King County Bar Association and the Vanguard and the President’s award from Washington Women Lawyers.

Please vote to re-elect Judge Ann Schindler to the Court of Appeals. Thank you.

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