Archived Version: August 19, 2008
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Ann Danieli
King County Superior Court
Position 53
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
Current Occupation/Employer: Superior Court Judge Pro Tem in King County Juvenile Court. Attorney for 26 years with extensive trial experience.
Education: Seattle University School of Law, 1982; University of California at Santa Cruz, 1978.
Legal/Judicial Experience: Superior, District, & Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem. 26 years of legal experience as an attorney practicing in Superior, District & Municipal Courts.
Family: Seattle resident for 26 years.
Significant Career Experience: As a Superior Court Judge Pro Tem in King County Juvenile Court, Ann Danieli has earned a well deserved reputation for her sound legal judgment, courtroom temperament and fair application of the law.
Candidate Statement: Ann Danieli has the judicial experience and extensive knowledge of the law we need on the Superior Court Bench.
As a Superior Court Judge Pro Tem, Ann Danieli has earned the respect of her colleagues because of her firm but fair treatment of all those who appear in her Courtroom. As a Judge Pro Tem, Ann has clearly demonstrated her thorough knowledge, and application of the law and her proven ability to treat all sides fairly.
Ann Danieli has also made important contributions to our community through her involvement working with troubled youth, pro bono legal representation and her work on committees confronting Domestic Violence.
Ann Danieli has the judicial experience, temperament, and knowledge of the law that we need from our Judges.
With her trusted judgment and commitment to our community, and her endorsements from leaders throughout King County, Ann Danieli will bring immediate credibility and experience to the Superior Court Bench.
On August 19, 2008 please vote for Ann Danieli for the King County Superior Court Position #53.
| Questionnaire response: |
For King County Bar Association For King County Democrats For Municipal League of King County |
| ORGANIZATION |
ANN DANIELI |
MARIANE SPEARMAN |
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King County Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee |
Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
| Loren Miller Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Municipal League of King County |
Very Good | Outstanding |
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QLaw: GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
| Washington Women Lawyers | Highly Qualified | * |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
ANN DANIELI |
MARIANE SPEARMAN |
| Seattle P-I |
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| Seattle Times |
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| The Stranger |
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| CANDIDATE | REPORT DATE | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Ann Danieli | 07/25/2008 | $52,209.29 | $51,797.76 |
| Mariane Spearman | 07/25/2008 | $45,396.14 | $41,372.67 |
| August 9, 2008 | ||
| NW Asian Weekly | Spearman cuts up the stereotypes |
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