Richard Reierson

Spokane County District Court

Position Five

Legal/Judicial Experience: Arkansas Assistant Attorney General 1987-1988, NLRB Trial Attorney 1988-1989, Public Defender (Seattle) 1989-1990, Deputy Prosecutor Walla Walla County, WA (1991-1999), Deputy Prosecutor Kootenai County, ID 1991-Present

Other Professional Experience: James Richard Reierson, Spokane native and resident. Son of Dr. Pete Reierson and Margaret Reierson. U.S. Navy (Submarine Service) 1968-1977, U. S. Air Force JAG Corps 1981-1987, Air Force Reserve 1993-2010, Lt. Colonel (Retired).

Education: Gonzaga Prep High School (1968), University of Montana (Business) 1977, University of Arkansas Law School (1981)

Community Service: Pet Rescue Volunteer, Assist Senior Citizens with transportation, meals on wheels, etc.

Statement: I have extensive experience and training to be an excellent District Court Judge, committed to ensuring public safety in Spokane County, with fairness to all who would appear in my court. With over 25 years of trial experience, both as prosecutor and defense counsel, I have handled thousands of varied criminal cases. I strongly support drug/alcohol treatment programs that assist in rehabilitation, and believe military veterans often need psychiatric help. I will be firm with repeat offenders who continue to endanger our citizens. Drug and alcohol abuse affects your quality of life. I'd appreciate your vote, not your donation!

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Opponent: Gregory Tripp

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ORGANIZATION	RICHARD REIERSON	GREGORY TRIPP
Spokane County Bar Association	Declined to Participate	Exceptionally Well Qualified

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