David Grant

Whatcom County Superior Court

Department 2

Legal/Judicial Experience: Judge, Whatcom County District Court, trial judge hearing criminal and civil trials since 2005. Presiding Judge responsible for overseeing court administration since 2009. Superior Court Elected Judge Pro Tempore since 2007. Deputy Prosecutor, Whatcom County Prosecutor’s Office, 1986 – 2005, 12 years criminal trial prosecutor; 6 years civil attorney advising and litigating cases for elected officials, county departments, and the people of Whatcom County.

Other Professional Experience: Police Officer, Lincoln, Nebraska.

Education: Law Degree, University of Nebraska; Master’s Degree, Criminal Justice, Michigan State University; Bachelor’s Degree, Criminal Justice, University of Nebraska.

Community Service: Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center; District & Municipal Court Judges’ Association; Washington Pilots Association.

Statement: Judge David Grant has been an outstanding District Court judge for over 7 years; appointed by the County Council and re-elected twice by citizens. He has presided over hundreds of criminal and civil trials. He developed new programs and procedures for District Court addressing domestic violence, mental health, mediation, and computerized access; all done within budget.

Judge Grant is uniquely qualified to preside over Superior Court cases from day one. As a prosecutor, he spent 18 years practicing law in trial and appellate courts, including the Washington Supreme Court. He is experienced in land use, industrial permitting, and environmental laws. He is experienced in weighing the individual liberty and community safety interests at stake in criminal trials. Being a trial judge, he knows civil law and litigation.

Judge Grant values and protects our rights and liberties, and is committed to upholding our laws and Constitution. He brings to court fairness, common sense, and respect for the rule of law and for all people. Grant is a proven, hardworking, and impartial judge. He would be honored to have your vote.

Judge Grant’s endorsements include: Judges Moynihan, Swedberg, Elich, Lewis, Bobbink; Attorney General McKenna; Prosecutor McEachran; Public Defenders; Sheriff Elfo; Police Chiefs.

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