Archived Version: August 18, 2009
An information resource for Washington voters
Robert Kelly
Washington Court of Appeals
Division One, District One
This race will be decided in the primary election.
Current
Occupation/Employer: Lawyer, Law Offices of Robert D. Kelly &
Associates, 1997 - present.
Legal/Judicial Experience: Admitted to Washington State Bar Association in 1997.
Significant Career Experience: Whitman County Prosecutor's Office, 1995-1997.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English, University of Washington • Master of Science in Information Systems, Hawaii Pacific University. • Juris Doctor, University of Idaho College of Law.
Family: Robert and his wife have two children.
Candidate Statement: I welcome the opportunity to work hard at the job of judging. If elected, I promise to do my utmost to serve honorably and perform the duties of a judge with due diligence, perseverance, and steadfast devotion to duty. I pray I would make decisions with reason, logic and wisdom to help build a better judicial system and government.
I have a profound belief in the validity of the law. The rule of law is perhaps the best invention of the human mind. The resolution of conflicts through judicial proceedings is a fine and noble calling. Judges should uphold the law and implement the law impartially. Judges should be neither activists nor unaware of the need for bringing the quality of humanity to the courtroom.
The law should be generally predictable. The law should be equally applicable to everyone. The law should be just, even-handed, and equitable. Justice is an essential feature of any civilized society. We have been experiencing changes recently, including a difficult economy and the progress of technology. Our circumstances require judges who can stand on the solid ground of statutes and precedents while looking forward to a future for all of us Washingtonians and Americans.
| Questionnaire response: | For King County Bar Association For Municipal League of King County |
| ORGANIZATION |
ANNE ELLINGTON |
ROBERT KELLY |
|
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
* |
| King County Bar Association |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Not Qualified |
|
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
* |
| Loren Miller Bar Association | Exceptionally Well Qualified |
* |
| Municipal League of King County | Outstanding | Adequate |
|
Q-Law: GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
* |
| Washington Women Lawyers | Exceptionally Well Qualified |
* |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER | ANNE ELLINGTON | ROBERT KELLY |
| Seattle Times |
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| CANDIDATE |
REPORTED AS OF |
CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Anne Ellington | 08/18/2009 |
$43,3688.31 (Loans $2,500.00) |
$30,565.15 |
| Robert Kelly | 08/18/2009 | $1,688.28 | $1,563.28 |
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