I seek your vote for re-election to the King County District Court, Renton Division, Position 2.
I am a lifelong Renton resident. I graduated from Renton High School, 1961, Seattle University, 1965,
and Gonzaga Law School, 1969.
I was law clerk for the Chief Justice of Washington State Supreme Court, 1969-70, a member of the
King County Prosecutor’s office, 1970-82, where I served in the criminal, juvenile, and civil divisions.
I was appointed to the bench on February 8, 1982, and have been continually elected to the position.
I have broad support from the South King County community, am supported by police officers, and was
highly rated by the attorneys who appear before me.
As a Judge I am committed to a fair but firm application of the laws. The courts are currently involved
in a budget crisis but I am committed to provide service to all who use the court. I have been involved in
the state judges’ association and was education chair for 12 years. I was a proponent for required
continuing legal education for judges which is now the rule.
I am married to Jeanette and we have two children Lynne and David.
CAMPAIGN ADDRESS: PO Box 792, Renton, WA 98057-0792