(Nonpartisan)
Unopposed
Chief Justice Steve Gonzalez is a husband and father with a distinguished career serving the people of Washington and protecting the integrity of our judicial system. He writes clear opinions that support our rights and the rule of law.
He spent a decade as a King County Superior Court Judge and earned a reputation as a fierce advocate for judicial access and fairness. As a lawyer, he prosecuted terrorism, hate crimes, and domestic violence. He was also a business attorney and regularly did free work for people who could not pay.
Justice Gonzalez was named “Mentor of the Year” and “Outstanding Judge of the Year” by several organizations, including the Washington State Bar. He is rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by ten bar associations, including the Veterans Bar, Joint Asian Bar, and Washington Women Lawyers.
Justice Gonzalez has bipartisan support. He is endorsed by his Supreme Court colleagues and by judges and elected leaders across the state. He also enjoys broad community support. A longer list of his supporters can be found at JusticeGonzalez.com.
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(Nonpartisan)
Unopposed
Justice McCloud has participated in all the significant cases the Court has considered in the last decade. Her decisions reflect careful attention to constitutional rights and civil liberties. McCloud’s judicial independence was foreshadowed by her long career as a lawyer, starting as a public defender. She always made time to serve indigent clients, often in the most difficult contests with the government.
As a justice, her fairness, hard work, clear writing, and intellect have earned her awards, endorsements, and ten “Exceptionally Well Qualified” ratings from groups with varying points of view across the state. She is endorsed by Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and community leaders – all of whom believe in the importance of an independent judiciary and the rule of law.
For a complete list of ratings and endorsements see: www.justicesherylmccloud.com