Chris Bugbee

Spokane County District Court

Position Two

Legal/Judicial Experience: Chris has been an attorney in Spokane for 19 years working at a Prosecuting Attorney and Defense Attorney. As a prosecutor he prosecuted all crimes, including DUIs, felony drug cases, homicides and other major crimes. He opened his own law firm in 2003. He practices in Washington State and Idaho in both state and federal courts. Chris has represented thousands of individuals and knows what works and what doesn’t for the appropriate resolution to cases.

Other Professional Experience: Ran for Spokane County Prosecutor 2010

Education: Juris Doctorate, University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law; B.A, English, University of California, Irvine

Community Service: No information submitted

Statement: Chris has vast experience handling all types of cases in many different courts. Having represented thousands of individuals going through the most difficult times in their lives, he knows what works and what does not work when it comes to finding the appropriate resolution to cases. If elected, Chris will continue to use his experience as a deputy prosecutor, defense attorney, manager, small business owner, husband and parent to apply the law fairly and appropriately to each and every case that comes before him. Chris married his wife in 1994. They have 3 children ages 13, 11 and 6.

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Opponent: Sara Derr

Candidate ratings:

ORGANIZATION	CHRIS BUGBEE	SARA DERR
Spokane County Bar Associaiton	Exceptionally Well Qualified	Exceptionally Well Qualified

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