Charles Johnson

Washington Supreme Court

Position 4

Charles Johnson

Legal/Judicial Experience: Associate Chief Justice Charles Johnson, the State Supreme Court's most experienced member, has worked 24 years protecting individual rights, balancing the scales of justice for those less privileged, and improving court efficiency. For 15 years he taught Washington Constitutional Law at Seattle University Law School. He remains distinguished jurist in residence at the school.

Other Professional Experience: Before joining the court in 1991, Justice Johnson worked 14 years as a lawyer helping people with everyday needs.

Education: Seattle University Law School; University of Washington; Curtis High School, Tacoma.

Community Service: Washington Trails Association; Pierce County Food Bank; Pierce County Prayer Breakfast; YMCA Youth Programs.

Statement: Justice Charles Johnson understands our rights and freedoms. His 24-year record shows his commitment to individual privacy and holding government accountable. He works to deliver fair, accessible, and equal justice for all.

Lawyers' groups rate Justice Johnson "exceptionally well qualified." His proven experience, fairness, intellect, and impartiality are reflected by the diversity of organizations supporting his re-election, including: State Council of Fire Fighters; State Patrol Troopers; King, Pierce, and Snohomish County Democrats; Mainstream Republicans; State Labor Council; State Association of Realtors; Aerospace Machinists 751; Federation of State Employees; and other groups and individuals statewide.

The National Council on Racial and Ethnic Fairness recognized his efforts to improve justice for all persons. He received the McAulay National Legal Educator Award for lifetime dedication to integrity, compassion, courage, and professional service. He received a special commendation for improving legal services to military members.

We need Supreme Court members like Justice Johnson, with proven experience, intelligence, integrity, fairness, and impartiality. Hard work and challenges underscore his life. He worked as a laborer to pay for college and law school, and understands the value of our time and money.

A lifetime Washington resident, Justice Johnson and his wife, Dana, live in Gig Harbor.

Official web site: www.charlesjohnsonforjustice.com

Opponent: Eddie Yoon

Candidate ratings:

ORGANIZATION	CHARLES JOHNSON	EDDIE YOON
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee	Exceptionally Well Qualified	*
King County Bar Association	Exceptionally Well Qualified	Refused to Cooperate
Joint Asian Judicial Evaluations Committee	Exceptionally Well Qualified	*
Latina/o Bar Association of Washington	Exceptionally Well Qualified	*
QLaw: The GLBT Bar Association of Washington	Qualified	*
Washington Women Lawyers	Exceptionally Well Qualified	*

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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):

NEWSPAPER	CHARLES JOHNSON	EDDIE YOON
The Columbian
Everett Herald
The Olympian
Seattle Times
Spokesman-Review
The Stranger
Tacoma News Tribune
Tri-City Herald
Yakima Herald-Republic

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