King County Superior Court
Position 44
Legal/Judicial
Experience: Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Joseph Coleman
(retired) of the Washington Court of Appeals. Joined law firm of Gordon
Thomas Honeywell, becoming a partner in 1992. In 1995, became a founding
member of Pepple Cantu Schmidt. Member of King County and Washington
State Bar Associations.
Other Professional Experience: No information submitted
Education: JD, University of Iowa School of Law, Order of the
Coif
Community Service: Member and former President of Mt. Baker
Community Club; served on the boards and as co-chairman of the Pike
Place Market Foundation and Pike Place Preservation and Development
Authority; Chair of Waterfront Development Committee from 2010-2015
Statement: “I’ve known Jackson Schmidt for over 25 years. His
depth of legal experience, knowledge, and personal integrity make him
hands down the best choice for King County Superior Court Judge!” –
Peter Steinbruek
Jackson is committed to the idea that every person deserves equal
justice under the law, as well as to the integrity and fairness needed
by those serving in our justice system. He has been rated “Exceptionally
Well Qualified” by the Join Asian Bar and “Well Qualified” by the King
County Bar Association and LGBT (QLAW).
Jackson began his career as a Judicial Clerk in the Washington Court of
Appeals before dedicating years of pro bono work to fighting for the
preservation of Pike Place Market. He has worked tirelessly for the
Market on the boards of the Pike Place Market Foundation and the Market
Preservation and Development Authority. He has been endorsed by
attorneys he has litigated with and against, as well as by judges he has
appeared before. The legal community, community leaders, and elected
officials agree: Jackson Schmidt is the best choice for King County
Superior Court.
Endorsed: Councilmember Tim Burgess, Supreme Court Justice Rosselle
Pekelis (retired), King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, and more…
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