Archived Version: August 7, 2012
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Hong Tran
King County Superior Court
Department 29
This race will be decided in the Primary Election.
Legal/Judicial
Experience: Civil legal aid attorney for 16 years specializing in
housing, family law, public benefits, unemployment and consumer law
issues. Criminal defense attorney for 4 years. Volunteer attorney in
asylum cases.
Other Professional Experience: Board President of SafeFutures Youth Center (gang intervention program); Shop Steward for SEIU 925.
Education: University of Utah School of Law, J.D., 1992; Agnes Scott College, B.A. 1988.
Community Service: PTA Volunteer at Broadview Thomson K-8 School; ESL Tutor.
Statement: As an immigrant from Vietnam, I know the promise of opportunity. But when those opportunities fall short, many are forced to turn to the legal system. I have devoted my 20 year legal career to ensuring that those with limited means have access to the legal system.
Superior Court judges must be prepared to hear both civil and criminal cases, from divorces to child custody disputes, evictions and other contract disputes, discrimination and other civil rights claims, and criminal cases. As an experienced civil and criminal law litigator, I have experience working with domestic violence victims, as well as those accused of crimes of violence. I have litigated multimillion-dollar property disputes, as well as helped homeless individuals secure their first stable home. I have advised and drafted materials for people who appear without a lawyer because they cannot afford one. As a criminal defense lawyer, I ensure that the process is fair, the evidence is sound, and when not, that law enforcement is accountable for its actions.
I have been endorsed by Court of Appeals and King County Superior Court judges and numerous democratic legislative districts.
| Questionnaire responses: | For Municipal League of King County |
Candidate ratings:
| ORGANIZATION |
SEAN O'DONNELL |
HONG TRAN |
| Cardozo Society |
Exceptionally Well Qualified |
Qualified |
|
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee |
Well Qualified | Qualified |
| King County Bar Association | Well Qualified | Not Qualified |
|
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington |
Well Qualified | * |
|
Municipal League of King County |
Outstanding | Very Good |
|
Q-Law: the
GLBT Bar Association of Washington |
Well Qualified | Qualified |
|
Washington Women Lawyers |
Qualified | Qualified |
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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):
| NEWSPAPER |
SEAN O'DONNELL |
HONG TRAN |
| Seattle Times |
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| The Stranger |
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Finance report:
| CANDIDATE | UPDATED | CONTRIBUTIONS | EXPENDITURES |
| Sean O'Donnell | 8/3/2012 |
$59,369.18 Loans $5,000.00 |
$49,745.55 |
| Hong Tran | 8/3/2012 |
$5,599.00 Personal Funds $1,500.00 |
$4,402.57 |
| July 24, 2012 | ||
| The Stranger | Not Qualified | |
| July 23, 2012 | ||
| Seattle P-I | King County ballots, vtr. pamphet are misleading | |
| June 29, 2012 | ||
| Seattle P-I | A bar fight over judidical ratings? | |
| Tacoma News Tribune | King Co. judicial candidate to get new rating | |
| June 28, 2012 | ||
| Everett Herald | Candidate's 'not qualified' rating baffles judges |
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