Stephen Holman

Kitsap County District Court

Position One

Biography – Legal/Judicial Experience: I practiced law in Kitsap County from 1978 to 1990, primarily criminal prosecution and defense. 1990 to 2006-Bainbridge Island Municipal Court Judge and the District Court Commissioner. 2006-appointed as District Court judge. I successfully ran for election as judge in 2006 and 2010.

Other Professional Experience: Numerous state and local judicial improvement organizations since 1990. 2001 I co-founded Kitsap County Trial Court Coordination Council; served as chair for five years. Instructor-Washington State Judicial College.

Education: University of California San Diego-1972, Santa Clara University Law School-1977

Community Service: Board member and house builder Kitsap Habitat for Humanity for many years.

Statement: Judges should study, understand and follow the law. Judges should listen carefully to everything said in court, and should resolve disputes impartially, using common sense and good judgment. A court should be a safe forum for domestic violence and harassment victims. Judges should hold offenders accountable, and motivate them to change their behavior. Judges should use scarce resources wisely and efficiently. Judges should work hard to improve the courts. Judges should be fair, compassionate, and respectful to every person who appears in court.

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