Jeanette Dalton

Kitsap County Superior Court

Position One

Current Occupation/Employer: Attorney, Law Firm of Jeanette Dalton, Kingston, WA

Education: BA, Business Administration, UW (1981). JD, University of Puget Sound, (1984).

Legal/Judicial Experience: For 24 years, I’ve tried hundreds of criminal and civil cases both as a defense and prosecuting attorney. I’m the only candidate with actual experience as a substitute judge, presiding in several courts over my career.

Family: Husband Ken and I live near Eglon with our dogs, enjoying traveling, scuba diving the Puget Sound, and music.

Significant Career Experience: I’ve made thousands of appearances in government, state, and federal courts and represented clients in hundreds of jury trials. I’ve briefed and argued dozens of appeals.

Candidate Statement: I believe in truth, justice, and integrity. I believe in ethics. And I believe in the law.

A judge must be the guarantor of fair, ethical proceedings, using experience, legal knowledge and common sense to interpret and apply the law.

I have the right kind of experience needed to be a Superior Court Judge and I am the only candidate who currently sits as a Judge pro tem.

As a prosecuting attorney, I fought passionately for victim’s rights. As a defense attorney, I’ve been a champion for our Constitution. In the civil arena, I’ve been a voice for families, homeowners and small businesses.

My values come from growing up in a military family and putting myself through school. I have a devotion to truth and common sense; a tireless work ethic; and the strength to stand for what’s right.

And, importantly, I also know Kitsap County. This has been my home for 17 years. My experience as a member of this community will inform every decision I make from the bench.

Firm. Fair. Honest. Just. I am humbled that community leaders, judges, court staff, law enforcement, small businesses and citizens throughout Kitsap County have placed their confidence in me.

Official web site: www.daltonforjustice.com

Opponent: Bruce Danielson

Questionnaire response:

For Kitsap Sun

Candidate ratings:

ORGANIZATION	JEANETTE DALTON	BRUCE DANIELSON
Kitsap County Bar Association (Membership Poll - Primary)	1st Choice: 15 2nd Choice: 36	1st Choice: 1 2nd Choice: 7
Washington Women Lawyers	Well Qualified	*

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Newspaper endorsements (click paper for details):

NEWSPAPER	JEANETTE DALTON	BRUCE DANIELSON
Kitsap Sun

New Page 1 Finance report:

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CANDIDATE	REPORT DATE	CONTRIBUTIONS	EXPENDITURES
Jeanette Dalton	10/31/2008	$111,456.00	$104,854.02
Bruce Danielson	10/31/2008	$21,196.68	$21.837.20

Media stories:

		October 16, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Judge candidates emphasize broad view of legal system
		October 15, 2008
Bainbridge Review		Judge's race is a humdinger
Port Orchard Independent		It all depends on the definition of 'judge'
		September 19, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Judge finds medical marijuana patient guilty in pot-growing case
		September 12, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Amid state flip-flopping, judge to call medical marijuana case
		August 27, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		[Opinion] Voters sent a message, but what was it?
		August 23, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		Upsets the order of the day during primary election
		August 21, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		Kitsap posts additional election results, was first county to report
		August 20, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Hunt Tops Challenger Ford to Hold on to State Court of Appeals Seat
		August 9, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		[Opinion] The leaker, not Danielson, was the real loser
		August 5, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		Anonymous critics attack Kitsap judge candidate
		July 9, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		[Opinion] Thoughts on Kitsap County: Judicial integrity, SEED analysis and toll honesty
		July 3, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		Judge candidate Danielson eschews attorney donations
		June 10, 2008
Port Orchard Independent		Judge candidates make their case to Kitsap Bar
		May 28, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Three lawyers now vying for Superior Court seat
		March 4, 2008
Kitsap Sun		Costello to step down from Superior Court bench

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