Archived Version: August 7, 2012
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Marianne Jones
King County Superior Court
Department 42
Legal/Judicial
Experience: 20 years experience representing thousands of legal issues
to judges in State and Federal Trial Courts, State and Federal Appellate
Courts, and Multiple State Supreme Courts. Pro Tem Judge in King County
District Court. Served as King County Superior Court Arbitrator.
Other Professional Experience: Law firm owner representing hundreds of
business litigation clients in consumer protection, real estate, land
use, insurance bad faith, and constitutional issues. Washington State
Bar Association Pro Bono Service Awards.
Education: JD, Seattle University, 1991: BA, University of Washington,
1988.
Community Service: Boys and Girls Club, Children’s Hospital, Hopelink,
Lifespring, and multiple school PTSAs; recipient of Washington State
PTSA Outstanding Advocate Award.
Statement: In my law practice for the past 20 years, I have fearlessly
fought against the unjust actions of corporate giants, insurance
companies, quasi-judicial governing bodies, local and state governments.
I have fought with conviction against bias, gender, and racial
discrimination perpetrated against those victimized. With tenacity and
perseverance I have taken on controversial land use issues. I’ve
accepted dozens of pro bono cases to help those who could not afford
costly attorney’s fees.
Serving the public as a judge pro tem, I immediately felt comfortable on
the bench. I listen to people before me, understand their circumstances,
respectfully explain my application of the law to their issue, and do so
efficiently and patiently. Both lawyers and litigants leave my courtroom
knowing they have been treated fairly. My organizational skills, use of
technological efficiencies, and implementation of clear expectations
will produce an extremely well run courtroom.
I have been married for 23 years to Pacific Northwest Football Hall of
Fame coach Pat Jones and enjoy our family.
With your vote, I’d like to continue my oath of upholding the law as
written and to work hard to make our courts more accessible and more
reflective of the communities we serve.
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