Education: Vanderbilt B.A.; Notre Dame and Seattle University
Law Schools
Candidate Statement: Your judge should be a community leader.
I raise my family in Federal Way and remain active in local charities
and legal education programs. My opponents limited interest in Federal
Way has been mostly in pursuit of this position.
I am a fair and decisive judge which is why none of my decisions have
been overturned on appeal. I have been rated Exceptionally
Well-Qualified and am endorsed by judges, lawyers, community leaders,
law enforcement officials, Democrats, Republicans, and former Governors.
Some critics have made unfair judgments about me and our court based
on second hand information. A court manager with first hand information
said that she never worked for a more outstanding judge.
Our court is profitable while increasing services to the poor, at
risk youth, and to crime victims. I would appreciate your vote so I can
continue to make our community safe for my family and your family.
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