Archived Version: August 19, 2008
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David Stevens
Spokane County Superior Court
Position Ten
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
Current Occupation/Employer: Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office
Education: Law Degree and B.A., University of Washington
Legal/Judicial Experience: Over the last eight years, David Stevens has prosecuted thousands of cases, arguing more than one hundred jury trials. He works in the Spokane County Prosecutor’s Office prosecuting career criminals. David’s extensive trial experience and appellate work have earned him the respect of opposing counsel, judges, and peers.
Family: David, Pam, and their daughters attend the W.A.S.G. Lutheran Congregation.
Significant Career Experience: After high school, David joined the Navy serving four years aboard the USS Camden AOE-2. Before becoming a prosecutor, David was a Federal Civil Rights Investigator.
Candidate Statement: David works hard to protect Spokane County and ensure that offenders are held accountable. He has a reputation for being tough yet reasonable and respectful to all. He believes the role of the courts is to protect not just the rights of the accused, but also the rights of victims and the community. David has a passion for justice and the record to prove it. Superior Court is easily the county’s toughest legal arena. Superior Court judges hear hundreds of cases every year. As your judge, David will be firm, fair, and just. Learn more at www.DavidStevens.org.
| ORGANIZATION |
DAVID STEVENS |
LINDA TOMPKINS |
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Spokane County Bar Association Evaluation Panel |
Refused to participate |
Qualified |
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Spokane County Bar Association Member Poll |
Refused to |
See details |
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Washington Women Lawyers |
* |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
DAVID STEVENS |
LINDA TOMPKINS |
| Spokane Spokesman-Review |
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| CANDIDATE | REPORT DATE | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| David Stevens | 08/13/2008 | $5,350.00 | $3,945.07 |
| Linda Tompkins | 08/13/2008 | $37,454.40 | $35,145.33 |
| July 31, 2008 | ||
| Spokesman-Review | Judicial poll gives high marks to Vovos, Tompkins | |
| July 18, 2008 | ||
| Spokesman-Review | Superior, appeals court judgeships on line in vote | |
| April 22, 2008 | ||
| Spokesman-Review | Judgeship races start to take shape |
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