Archived Version: August 19, 2008
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Rob Lawrence-Berrey
Yakima County Superior Court
Position Five
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
Current Occupation/Employer: Lawyer with Finney, Falk, Lawrence-Berrey & Naught, PLLP.
Education: Willamette University College of Law (J.D.); Whitman College (B.A.).
Legal/Judicial Experience: Over 18 years representing Yakima County people and businesses. Very broad civil law experience. Criminal law experience as former Selah prosecutor. Occasional judge, pro-tem.
Family: Married to Kristi, three children – Jessi, Erik, Nikki. Because people ask: I was born with my hyphenated name. I did not hyphenate it due to marriage.
Significant Career Experience: Leadership in several groups dedicated to improving our community and legal system.
Candidate Statement: Judges must decide a wide variety of cases. Broad experience is required. I have represented Yakima County people and businesses in over 25 areas of law. A judge also must be fair. I am supported by both plaintiff and defense lawyers.
Yakima County needs a judicial system that is efficient and affordable. I work on a committee with judges and lawyers whose purpose it is to improve our legal system. We have generated good ideas and made recent changes to our system. We need to continue to generate good ideas. If, as a private citizen, I have worked to improve our system, then you can be confident that I will continue these efforts if elected.
The best judges are those who work hard, are prepared for hearings and trials, and treat people with fairness and respect. Although you may not know me, you may know several people who list themselves as my supporters on my campaign website. (www.RobforYakimajudge.com) Most of them know me personally. I encourage you to confirm with them that I am a person who works hard, is prepared, and treats people with fairness and respect.
Thank-you for voting.
| ORGANIZATION |
DAVID ELOFSON |
ROB LAWRENCE-BERREY |
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Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Well Qualified |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
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Yakima County Bar Association (Member Poll) |
See details | See details |
| Washington Women Lawyers |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Well Qualified |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
DAVID ELOFSON |
ROB LAWRENCE-BERREY |
| Yakima Herald |
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| CANDIDATE | REPORT DATE | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| David Elofson | 08/13/2008 | $15,569.79 | $11,611.50 |
| Rob Lawrence-Berrey | 08/13/2008 | $36,814.49 | $33,657.39 |
| August 19, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | Your vote counts only if you cast it | |
| August 12, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | [Opinion] Judicial 'elections' need to to be overhauled | |
| August 6, 2008 | ||
| Tri-City Herald | 2 Yakima lawyers vie for Superior Court judgeship | |
| July 30, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | Lawyers' poll gives slight edge to Elofson in Superior Court judge race | |
| July 28, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | Two lawyers vie to bring new vigor to Superior Court | |
| July 27, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | [Opinion] After observing RI, electing judges seems like a sound idea | |
| July 4, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | Candidate for judge post offers broad experience | |
| April 19, 2008 | ||
| Yakima Herald | Yakima attorney to run for vacating judge's post |
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