Claire Bradley

Biography – Legal/Judicial Experience: Current Kitsap County Chief Deputy Prosecutor, District and Municipal Court Division; prosecutor since 1997 focusing on crimes against children, sexual assault and domestic violence cases; past Special Assistant United States Attorney prosecuting violent felons in Federal Court; Rule 9 Public Defender in Bremerton Municipal Court (1996-1997); Chair of the Kitsap District and Municipal Court Practice and Procedure Committee.

Community Service: Chair of Kitsap SAIVS (Special Assault Investigations and Victim’s Services) since 2000, past board member of Kitsap County DV Task Force, United Way Board Member, Leadership Kitsap Alumnus, Past President of South Kitsap Rotary, YWCA “Woman of Achievement.”

Statement: As a 17-year prosecutor, I have been a voice for our community’s most vulnerable. In every case, I seek justice by considering both the defendant’s and the victim’s rights. As a District Court Judge, I will continue to respect the rights of all parties, while fairly and impartially applying the law.

Experienced. I have tried every type of case from parking infractions to aggravated first degree murder. I have testified before the Legislature regarding domestic violence laws. I have been instrumental in setting policies and procedures for the administration of the very court position I am seeking.

Respected. I have been endorsed by every police chief in the county, the Kitsap County Sheriff, and many local officials, Republicans and Democrats alike. Visit www.BradleyForJudge.com for my list of endorsements.

Trusted. I have the broad support of local attorneys, including prosecutors, criminal defense attorneys and civil lawyers. Every single Kitsap Superior Court, District Court, and Municipal Court Judge endorses me. Retiring District Court Judge James Riehl, whose seat I am seeking, says “Claire will bring a wealth of expertise, experience and common sense to the bench.” I live in Port Orchard with my husband, Mark Koontz, our two sons and dog.