Kittitas County Superior Court
Position 1
Legal/Judicial
Experience: 29+ years in Kittitas County Prosecutor's Office, 25 as
Chief Criminal Deputy; Intern in King County Prosecutor's Office
Other Professional Experience: Member of Washington Association
of Prosecuting Attorneys Best Practices Committee; Legal trainer to
multiple law enforcement agencies; Guest lecturer at university classes;
Provider of regional and state prosecutor trainings
Education: A.B. Harvard University with honors; J.D. University
of Washington Law School
Community Service: Founding member Kittitas County Drug Court;
Prior Chair Kittitas County Volunteer Legal Services Board; Featured
speaker Washington Girls' State; Former vice-president and secretary of
Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence Board; Former
newsletter editor for Habitat for Humanity
Statement: The Superior Court Judge position requires a person of
integrity and fundamental fairness, who loves the study of law, and who
has the requisite ability to use basic logic and common sense to apply
the law to the facts of people's cases.
I have a commitment to the rule of law and to making that law work in
our society. Over the course of nearly 30 years, I have gained that
sense of proportionality and justice, treating all with respect, which
will serve the community in such a critical role.
I have handled both criminal and civil matters in Superior Court,
personally trying hundreds of fact-finding and criminal cases before
different judges, as well as arguing countless motions and appeals. My
experience with felony prosecutions, juvenile cases, dependency and
child abuse cases, misdemeanors, paternity, and child support matters
have given me a solid basis in law. I love what I do, but believe I have
even more to contribute to the citizens of our County and State.
With hard work and an eagerness for learning, I pledge myself to serve
the people of Kittitas County with integrity and diligence through the
future's inevitable and upcoming challenges.
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