Archived Version: August 19, 2008
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Douglas Shepherd
Whatcom County Superior Court
Position Three
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
Current Occupation/Employer: Lawyer with Shepherd Abbott Carter, Attorneys at Law.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in History and English from Rocky Mountain College in 1968. Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, in 1979 from Seattle University School of Law.
Legal/Judicial Experience: 28 years of experience as a trial attorney. Admitted to Washington State Bar in 1979. Admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.
Family: Married to Judith Tim Shepherd, one daughter and son-in-law, and two grandchildren.
Significant Career Experience: President of Whatcom County Bar Association, Board of Directors for Whatcom County Law Advocates, Board of Directors for Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.
Candidate Statement: As Superior Court Judge, I will respect and value the importance of each individual case; listen to and, more importantly, hear all who appear before me; and work hard to reach a just decision every time.
For more than 28 years, as a trial attorney, I have been privileged to serve and represent a large number of people struggling with very difficult circumstances. From each of them, I have learned the importance of the search for justice. For many, it is the only day in court they will ever have.
A trial judge needs to thoughtfully weigh all matters and issues presented to him or her. A trial judge needs to ensure all who appear in court are heard, understood, and respected. Wisdom comes with understanding and knowledge.
By filing for judge, I represent to you that I have lived long enough, studied hard enough, heard enough, seen enough, and learned enough to provide equal justice to all.
| ORGANIZATION |
DOUGLAS SHEPHERD |
CHUCK SNYDER |
| Washington Women Lawyers | Well Qualified | Well Qualified |
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| CANDIDATE | REPORT DATE | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Douglas Shepherd | 08/13/2008 | $39,775.24 | $17,445.89 |
| Chuck Snyder | 08/13/2008 | $31,141.50 | $28,915.41 |
| August 19, 2008 | ||
| Bellingham Herald | Snyder keeps Whatcom County Superior Court judge seat | |
| July 25, 2008 | ||
| Bellingham Herald | Superior Court candidates vie at forum | |
| July 13, 2008 | ||
| Bellingham Herald | Two vie for Superior Court judge seat |
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