Robert Leach

Washington Court of Appeals

Division One, District Two

Current Occupation/Employer: J. Robert Leach is a Court of Appeals Judge employed by the State of Washington.

Education: 1973- University of Washington, B. A. History, 1976-University of Washington School of Law, J. D.

Legal/Judicial Experience: Judge Leach was appointed to the Court of Appeals in January 2008, effective March 1, 2008. For over thirty-one years before his appointment to the Court of Appeals he was in private practice in Snohomish County, the last seventeen at the Anderson Hunter Law Firm with his wife, Vickie Norris.

Candidate Statement: While Judge Leach was in private practice he represented many individuals, businesses and government agencies, including the Snohomish Regional Drug Task Force, The City of Everett, The Snohomish County PUD, and the Port of Everett. He tried hundreds of cases in many different areas of the law and regularly appeared before the appellate courts. He also appeared before state and federal administrative agencies as well as local government councils. He served as a court appointed and private arbitrator, a mediator, a judge pro tem and special deputy prosecutor.

Judge Leach has a history of contributing to the community, including volunteering on the boards of the Providence General Foundation, Deaconess Children’s Services and the Arts Council of Snohomish County.

“J. Leach has the broad experience, legal skills and good judgment we need for this position.” — Governor Christine Gregoire (1/23/2008)

“J. Leach has a reputation as a superb attorney with diverse legal experience. I believe he will be an asset to the Court of Appeals.” — Justice for Washington Foundation Chairman Senator Slade Gorton (1/24/2008)

Rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (4/30/2008)

Endorsed by Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon and Snohomish County Prosecutor Janis Ellis

Retain Judge Leach.

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