Stephen Brown

Washington Court of Appeals

Division III, District Three

This candidate will appear on the ballot without opposition.

Current Occupation/Employer: Court of Appeals Judge.

Education: Law Degree 1973, Stetson University College of Law, earned on the G.I. Bill after decorated Army Infantry service; B.A. 1965, University of Washington, earned on an athletic scholarship.

Legal/Judicial Experience: Court of Appeals 1997-present; Yakima County Superior Court Judge 1988-97, Court Commissioner 1983-88; Selah Municipal Judge 1982-83; Lawyer 1973-83.

Family: Married, four children. Judge Brown commutes to his Spokane courthouse and resides in Yakima County where he was born, raised, and publicly educated.

Significant Career Experience: Presiding Chief Judge Washington State Court of Appeals; Chief Judge, Division III; Former member, Judicial Conduct Commission; Pro tem Supreme Court justice.

Candidate Statement: Re-election time is my opportunity to help you know your judges and courts. The right to appeal is fundamental to justice. Three-judge panels of my court mainly review trial court appeals, deciding whether (1) trial facts fairly support outcomes, (2) trial judges have abused their discretion, and (3) trial judges have correctly interpreted and applied the law. The Supreme Court reviews our opinions only when request is granted. I believe every case is important, deserving high standards and hard work from patient, dignified, and courteous judges. I value independent, deliberative, and decisive judges who are competent and principled, and always seeking equal justice under the rule of law. Ideally, judges grow to be compassionate yet firm, consistent yet open-minded, and courageous yet cautious. I am inspired by these beliefs, standards, values, and ideals to maintain the remarkable public service tradition of the Washington courts. My aim, with your help, is to make a positive difference in the quality of life for my family, my community, and my State by continuing my service as a judge on the Court of Appeals.

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