King County District Court--Bellevue Electoral District-Position 3

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List of Candidates for King County District Court--Bellevue Electoral District-Position 3:

Fred L.YEATTS
UNOPPOSED

Fred L.YEATTS
In 1990, I was elected as one of three judges in the Bellevue District Court. In 1991, the nine separate district courts were consolidated and became divisions of the King County District Court. I was reelected in 1994. This year I am, again, unopposed for reelection. My wife, Sheri, and I have lived in Bellevue for 27 years. We have two adult children, Liz and Matt. My undergraduate and law degrees were from the University of Washington. In between, I was on active duty for five years as an officer in the U.S. Army. Prior to becoming a judge, I served in the King County Prosecutor's Office for 22 years. The District Court is the court level closest to most people. It handles criminal, traffic, civil, and small claim cases. Perceptions of the court and legal systems often result from contacts with this court. I continue to believe that the court should provide justice for all participants in our legal system: litigants, lawyers, witnesses, victims and the community. Everyone should be treated with respect and dignity. I look forward to continuing to serve the citizens of King County. Thank you for your continued support.		Fred L.YEATTS