Grays Harbor Superior Court Judge, Position 1

Nonpartisan Office – 1-year unexpired term

Stephen E. Brown

(Nonpartisan)

Legal/Judicial Experience: Current Superior Court Judge, appointed Oct. 2014. Elected District Court Judge 1987through 2014. Former deputy prosecutor & general practice lawyer.

Other Professional Experience: Past President District and Municipal Court Judges Association. Former Member Washington State Gender & Justice Commission and Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct.

Education: Elma High School 1973 (Valedictorian); B.A. History 1977 Stanford University; J.D. 1980 University of Washington School of Law.

Community Service: 20-year chairperson East County Community Christmas Basket; St. Luke’s Episcopal Church; Elma-McCleary & Aberdeen Lions Clubs; Coached youth soccer; Board member Dispute Resolution Center for Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.

Statement: I have worked hard to earn your trust and confidence as one of Grays Harbor County’s judges over the past several years. I look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you.

Grays Harbor Superior Court needs someone with my experience, enthusiasm and temperament. I support the creation of a drug court, which emphasizes treatment, recovery services and accountability for appropriately screened families and offenders. I support increased use of evidence-based practices and mediation services in juvenile and family law cases.

Superior Court has a long-standing need for a third courtroom. Juvenile and adult corrections facilities need upgrades. My experience and accomplishments reflect that I can work with other judges, and other branches of government, to accomplish what needs to be done.

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Contact: (360) 470-1289; ; LikeJudgeBrown.com

Jean A. Cotton

(Nonpartisan)

Legal/Judicial Experience: Grays Harbor Superior Court Commissioner/Judge Pro Tem (1996-present); District/Municipal Court Judge/Judge Pro Tem (1995-2013); Private Practice (1994-present)

Other Professional Experience: WSBA Family LawExecutive Committee- 2001-present; WSBA Local Court Rules Task Force – 2007-present; Washington Supreme Court Dissolution Task Force – 2007-2008; District and Municipal Court Judges Association – 1995-2004

Education: Seattle University School of Law (1993); Saint Martin’s College (1987); Washington Judicial College (1996)

Community Service: Judges in the Classroom; Free and low cost legal and guardian ad litem services to low income families; Teaching family law, guardianships, legal ethics, and court rules

Statement: It is important we elect judges that interpret and enforce laws in a manner that enable all the opportunity to be heard fairly and fully. This requires a person experienced in the issues and dispenses justice through a strength that is tempered with compassion, dignity, and respect.

Jean Cotton brings over 20 years’ experience as an attorney and Superior Court Commissioner to the bench with proficiency in criminal, family, probates, guardianships, and juvenile law. Jean has the integrity and common sense necessary for a judge and a reputation as a hard-working attorney and advocate. She is firm but fair and treats those who come before her with respect and dignity.

Jean is a native Harborite and public servant, business owner, and volunteer for community organizations. Jean fought for changes in our justice system statewide so that all have meaningful access to our courts. She was honored by her peers as WSBA Family Law Attorney of the Year in 2008. Jean is rated Exceptionally Well Qualified as a judicial candidate by the Latino/Latina Bar, the Joint Asian Bar, and the Loren Miller Bar Associations. Thank you for voting Jean Cotton for Superior Court Judge.

Contact: (360) 474-7006; ;

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