He is the kind of values-minded, impartial leader we need on the Snohomish County Superior Court bench. What to make of lies in cause of ratings and calls for a national divorce and a national gun? Opponent Brian Thompson, also an Edmonds resident, is a Republican who did not anticipate running for office until the governor took extreme action in shutting down our economy and forced me and my employees to stop going to the office. Thompson said it reminded him of a quote from Rev. I know about trauma, it can be healed, he said. Ryu spearheaded the Outdoor Recreation Funding Roundtable, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to outdoor recreation. It needs attention paid to it in every segment of society.. In November 2017, the Gold Bar Reporter sat in the audience listening to oral argument in Shavlik/West v Dawson Place. Keep it Clean. Scott Turow, later a famed author of legal thrillers, was one of his instructors. Sadly, in Snohomish County, Washington, all the Gods keep giving us for candidates amounts to trash, like Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant. Its Day 52. Snohomish Superior Court : Vogan, Joshua Allen : 20-2-02557-5: Snohomish Superior Court : Vonhof, Christopher John : 21-2-00409-0: Kitsap Superior Court : Vorderstrasse, Tyler Duncan : 20-2-05353-6: Snohomish Superior Court - W - Wahl, Rebecca Sue : 18-2-30537-1: Thurston Superior Court : Wakefield, David William : 18-2-00477-9: Grays Harbor . I believe you can change., Looking back, Lucas said the key to it is healing., He also sees trauma as the root of some police brutality. Running for State Legislative District 32 position 1, incumbent Cindy Ryu and opponent Shirley Sutton both gave statements. This year, the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis and law enforcements fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor in Kentucky have brought issues of racial injustice to the forefront. Inside the Ok Boys home, several foster boys made allegations of sexual abuse against politicians from Olympia, and the main reason why Governor Gregoires decided to throw the case by missing a simple filing deadline. At Dawson Place an alleged victim fills out an intake form. The OK Boys Home lawsuits were settled as a result of AG Gregoires missing a simple deadline ( statute of limitations). Compass Health is also in charge of collecting evidence on whether the victim who is alleging you either molested or raped them can move forward for physical evidence ( often sperm). Legal/Judicial Experience Trial attorney for 17 years in both the private and public sectors, litigating civil, family, and criminal trials at all levels of State Courts, Federal Court, and the Court of Appeals. Update: Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant did respond to our news report about his involvement in the disgraceful behavior of the entire Snohomish County Prosecutors at Lake Chelan: I have read the articles that you have written about me and wanted to clear up a misunderstanding. Health care is one of them, and Davis says that 20 percent of people on Medicaid account for 80 percent of Medicaid cost and many of those are health people with undertreated mental health and substance abuse challenges and are high users of emergency services. Your email address will not be published. Im proud of the work Ive done taking on crime over the last decade, but its clear I can have a greater impact reducing crime and improving our approach to criminal justice as a member of the judiciary.. County Deputy Prosecutor for over a decade after serving as a law clerk Community Service Learn more about Lopez-Shaw here. It sometimes causes us difficulties at home and abroad. In addition, please note that the Gold Bar Reporters ancestors were German and Austrian immigrants. R. 4:46-2 provides that a court should grant a motion for summary judgment when the pleadings, depositions, answers to interrogatories and admissions on file, together with affidavits . He brought racial diversity to Superior Court. With the cards stacked against the accused, is there such a thing as a fair trial? He was back working for his dads company when he got an acceptance letter from Harvard Law School. Weiss acknowledged in court the decision would not be popular with the victims family and others. Compass Health performs medical evaluations on the alleged victims, most of the time. Threats of harming another This seems to defeat the idea of incuding all voters in the election process. He was the first person of color to sit on the Snohomish County Superior Court and he pioneered the way for our bench to become more diverse, said Judge Bruce Weiss, the courts presiding judge. The only advocate on the 9th Circuit for Justice was the former Chief Justice Alex Kozinski, but false allegations against Justice Kozinski managed to conspire to push him out of the 9th Circuit. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. comments@votingforjudges.org. But judges have to do the right thing, which is often the hard thing.. But the early 1980s saw teacher layoffs, Lucas said, and with two children it was time to change career paths. For Grant, it was an internship as a case manager at an involuntary treatment center in Skagit County that prompted him to switch his focus in law school from environmental law to criminal justice. We need treatment, birth to 3 years old. You have permission to edit this article. Although Mr. Grant denies he was at Lake Chelan, our county source says that the picture below is in fact Robert Grant. I was actually at home on paternity leave with my family after the birth of my youngest son. Thus, fixing the case against Mr. Bains. The mental health evaluation is then sent to the trial judge for determination on whether a defendant is competent to stand trial. Presiding Judge: George F.B. She stressed that a vast majority of those incarcerated are people living with treatable behavior health challenges, which is why it is also a major factor in police reform and she stated that help, not handcuffs are needed. Eventually his parents launched their own business, M&M Electric, later called Lukes M&M Electric. Once the decision is made to prosecute you, Snohomish County assigns you the accused to Compass Health. But the American people are entitled to it, nonetheless. Why is simple, because instead of prosecuting criminals, attorneys are siphoning public money and holding kangaroo proceedings with incompetent defense attorneys whose only interest is not working or just simply incompetent like Phil Sayles ( Division One held that Sayles was ineffective assistance of counsel, a disbarable event). The Herald, like other papers, is pulling Scott Adams strip from its weekend comics section. Challenger Rob Toyer was unable to attend the event. We rightfully call this case fixing at every level. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell seems to be getting a free pass by the Washington State Bar Association to commit crimes against women. The patients, he said, taught me a lot about the criminal justice system, how they were treated. Grant says he knew from that experience that he was going move from environmental law to working in the criminal justice system. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. serves no one. . Deputy Prosecutor Robert Grant is running for Snohomish County Superior Court judge, Position 8, a seat held by Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who is not seeking reelection. As my readers can see, honest services is something missing inside Snohomish County Washington. For Grant, 73 attorneys rated him as excellent, with 23 good ratings, 15 average and 19 unknown. For Lopez Shaw, 29 attorneys rated her as excellent, nine as good 14 as average, 72 as unsatisfactory and 17 unknown. Lopez Shaw has been rated as exceptionally well qualified by the Loren Miller Bar Association and Washington State Veterans Bar Association and well qualified by the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington. Simply put, Dawson Place perverts justice by making the workings inside Dawson Place not public record. Second, this allows Snohomish County Prosecutors to fix all cases at all levels. Logans second priority is providing assistance to struggling families and seniors, noting that we have recently expanded our financial assistance programs to for our customers in greatest needs so that more are served. During these stressful times of COVID-19, Logans statement continued, PUD has suspended service disconnects, expanded payment plans, and provided direct financial assistance to families and small businesses. When the case displays, the upcoming court appearances display at the top, along with summary case information. We provide this information so that voters will be Robert Leachs political appointment was made by Governor Christine Gregoire. Grant will run for the Position 8 seat held by Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who is not seeking reelection. numerous organizations. Thankfully because of Governor Jay Insleesmoratoriumagainst the death penalty, Snohomish County wont be able to put you to death. Lopez-Shaw has been practicing law for 17 years as a trial attorney dealing with family, civil and criminal trials at state, federal court and Court of Appeals. This year, however, the forum was presented via Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Snohomish County Child Advocacy Services. An alleged non-profit. If you have questions, please contact Snohomish County Superior Court Administration 425-388-3421. . My only God is justice and she sees nor has any favored religion nor favored color of a humans skin to distinguish between who gets justice inside our courtrooms and who does not. serve our community as Superior Court Judge. views of those individual organizations and not necessarily the views of votingforjudges.org or its sponsors. Trial begins. Reducing emissions from fuels is key, but weve got other emission sources that have to be addressed. His work as a prosecutor helped to give victims and the vulnerable a voice, he said. For those not familiar with Telfords holding, heres a link that might help: http://joethomas.org/2016/02/washington-public-records-quasi-govermnet-agency-test/. And it only gets worse. Heres whats happening at the mid-point of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature. She has a bachelor of science degree in microbiology and an MBA in operations management. During this time, judicial availability will be limited. Edmonds resident and Deputy Prosecutor Robert Grant is running for Snohomish County Superior Court judge, Position 8, a seat held by Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who is not seeking reelection. Theyre back in the community. Snohomish County government refers all rape and sexually abuse allegations to Dawson Place. I write all the time, said Lucas, the author of several books including the childrens story The Island Horse.. By doing so, this forced the State to settle the case. Robert K. Grant and Cassandra Lopez-Shaware vying for the Snohomish County Superior Court judge Position 8. Geeks from across Snohomish County are in the tractor beam for the states big comic and pop culture convention in Seattle. Grant related his experience prosecuting a case before Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Bruce Weiss, during sentencing for a 17-year-old youth who recklessly shot and killed a 17-year-old Edmonds girl in 2018. The retirement of Judge Lucas, who is a past president of the Snohomish County NAACP, means the departure of a respected Black jurist from the county bench. Learn more about Ortiz-Self here. Lucas has hope. The new link has been added. As for Mr. Bains so called public defender, he did nothing except agree to seal Dawson Place interviews so that Mr. Bains could not use the interviews to support his appeal. But if this doesnt strike readers as being a gross deprivation of due process rights of the accused, heres a few more facts about how the Prosecutors and Sheriffs Officers are fixing the entire case against those accused of child abuse and rape. At the time we started investigating Crystal Hill for fraud, it was clear based on her actions in favor of the developers that she had an interest in annexing unincorporated Gold Bar. For the last five years he has prosecuted criminal cases involving murder, assaults, rapes and sexual assault and other crimes against children. As any basketball fan knows, magic happens in March, and our communitys. Any support for a candidate coming from Prosecutor Adam Cornell who was just cited for unethical conduct and obstruction of justice who was just cited for unethical conduct and obstruction of justice is just more evidence that Snohomish County Prosecutors like Adam Cornell have zero respect for their constituents, especially women. What I learned, kids have been traumatized in myriad ways, Lucas said in a recent interview. Hence why the public at large hates lawyers. Roe and Paul profited in excess of $500,000.00 by given a scent from the developers early plans to develop Goodwin Lake in Stanwood. Teaches Street Law at Cascade High School, Sno-King soccer coach, and Read more about Logan here. Hes been involved with the state Supreme Courts Gender and Justice Commission, addressing domestic violence issues. Laughable, since Prosecutor Robert Grant himself, as the picture above clearly shows, is a sexual deviant himself, who enjoys taking pornographic pictures of a woman without her consent. Emerson Linarez, 38, was shot and killed in a confrontation with a homeowner. She has a masters degree in education and worked for 20 years at Burlington Northern Railroad, where she gained extensive experience in labor relations. When someone puts a knee on someones neck until theyre crying for their mother, thats a person who is desensitized, said Lucas. And prior to being elected to the bench, he was an administrative appeals judge for the state Environmental Hearings Office. Ramanveer Bains was first accused of raping a 12 year old boy. Plato. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. His dreams went beyond the family business. Lucas, 66, announced his upcoming retirement earlier this year. Washington State Bar Associations Review Committee makes decision on whether to proceed or not proceed with an investigation on the attorney member. But this list explains why mainly politicians like John E Pennington, Marlin Applewick, and Ken Hoover get a free pass on allegations of child abuse here in Washington State. Cassandra Lopez-Shaw, left, and Robert K. Grant is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Position 8. College costs at Stanford led to Lucas decision to transfer to the University of Washington. With the state Superior Court Judges Association, Lucas is part of the Equality and Fairness Committee. In addition to working as a prosecutor, Grant serves as judge pro tempore in Edmonds and Everett. Robert Grant Snohomish County Superior Court Position 8 Legal/Judicial Experience Judge ProTem serving Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts; Snohomish County Deputy Prosecutor for over a decade after serving as a law clerk in Snohomish County Superior Court. Required fields are marked *. We have asked if theres a more accessible way to view the video. The Washington State Bar Association has yet to take a single action against any prosecutor for the sexual assault of the female co-worker. Write to Compass Health makes decisions about whether someone is competent to stand trial and whether or not a victim at Dawson Place has or has not been violated by the accused. Not only does Dawson Place hide who filed the criminal complaints, but it also hides who those complaints were filed against i.e. I have a breadth of experience working on a lot of issues that I think are important to the 21 District, he said. Criminal prosecutions include abuse of women and children and killing 43 people in the Oso mudslides, because instead of doing his job, Pennington was off on east coast performing functions for FEMA. This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. Robert Grant. So imagine this. But wait, one last piece of information, the 12 year child was interviewed six (6) times yielding a different statement in all six interviews. Her resume as a defense attorney, rather than as a prosecutor, also is needed on the bench, she said. Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Position 8. Judge George Appel never not once disclosed to Ramanveer Bains or in a open hearing that he worked inside Dawson Place. Judge George Appels crimes againstRamanveer Bains, the above opinion letters were signed by Snohomish County employees,Detective R. Lewis,Christopher Yue, Keri Wallace,Kaia Scott, Amanda Harpell, and Cindy Larsenand was originally posted onhttps://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/appel-works-with-child-advocates/. The truth is sometimes a hard pill to swallow. We have had the opportunity to observe Robert Grant as an attorney regularly appearing before the Snohomish County Superior Court. Used in 60 percent of abortions here, mifepristones use is threatened in a Texas lawsuit. Two candidates are running for Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 8, which has no incumbent. For those of my readers who have a slant against Muslims, please dont send hate mail, unless youd like your comments public. If there is, well supply it. it dawned on me this child is going to ask me one day Mom what did you want to be when you grew up, and I couldnt fathom the idea that I would have to say a lawyer, but I wasn't a lawyer," she said. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. Now, he has been a prosecuting attorney for 10 years. Instead of admitting that Snohomish County screwed up, under the disgraced and retired Lisa Paul, Snohomish County Prosecutors decided the best way cover up their conspiracy to harm an immigrant was to prosecute Mr Bains on a lesser charge. I do not know who gave you the idea that this was me, but it is incorrect. His challenger, attorney. tirelessly to demand justice for survivors and victims of sexual Logan also said he is a champion of renewable energy, adding that PUDs clean electricity conservation initiatives will be the backbone of reducing carbon emissions in Snohomish County, and pointing to the utilitys support of hybrid ferries, electric light rail, buses and cars. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Washington State Legislature District 21, Position 2. Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez Shaw are well qualified but Grant has served as a pro tem judge. The issue: is Dawson Place public agency under Our Supreme CourtsTelfordholding, thus subject to RCW 42.56 ( the Public Records Act). person will not be tolerated. You can watch the entire video of the Sept. 21 forum here. Access court records for Snohomish County Superior Court, WA. respected for pursuing the truth with objectivity and fairness. In 2017, we started investigating Dawson Place as Snohomish Countys little domestic spy organization, and in 2018, we affirmatively had uncovered much more, including siphoning of public monies in favor of Anderson Hunter Law Firm, mainly G. Geoffrey Gibbs. What began as a juvenile burglary case turned out, after a psychological evaluation and much new evidence, to involve a plot to kill a family, Lucas said. They do this behind closed doors and then claim that this Board is not subject to the Open Public Meetings Act. When Washington voters keep electing these. Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC), Edmonds detectives investigating early morning burglary at cannabis store, Three-term City Councilmember Diane Buckshnis enters Edmonds mayoral race, Edmonds School Board discusses ways to boost stagnant graduation rate, Prep girls basketball: Mavs fall to Eagles in state tourney quarterfinal; face Lincoln Friday, Reader view: Taste Edmonds doesnt belong at Esperance Park. Use the 'Report' link on In 2017, Lori Shavlik field suit against Dawson Place for access to public records. Incumbent Sid Logan, running for Public Utilities District 1 Commissioner District 1, was unable to attend the event but sent his statement, which was read by ENAC moderator Tana Axtelle. Seeking the truth led me to becoming a deputy prosecutor, working Votingforjudges.org includes ratings and endorsements from Grant is board member for a nonprofit organization helping children and adults on the issues of early childhood education, teen homelessness, addiction and recovery. We will add to this page throughout October. If electing a sexual deviant like Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant is the best Snohomish County voters can do, America is in very big trouble. Washington State Legislature District 21, Position 1, Next came candidates for Washington State Legislative District 21, Position 1 incumbent Strom Peterson and his opponent Brian Thompson. So imagine, you are charged with the crime of molesting or raping a child. Much of U.S. foreign aid supports U.S. jobs and aids groups who are working against our enemies. If you have questions regarding accessing additional information about court process and programs, please feel free to contact Court Administration. We'd love to hear eyewitness Welcome to Snohomish County Superior Court. He really sits and conjures and thinks, and for my client to see that and have that time, she said, makes my client think theyre really getting a fair trial.. Two candidates are running for Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 8, which has no incumbent. During a joint interview in late September with the editorial board, each candidate said they would draw from their experiences in court and in the court system as a judge. From that period, one particular case stands out in his mind. Robert is a champion for justice in our community and highly skilled at applying the law in a thoughtful, effective, and appropriate way, said Cornell. Lucas is not seeking reelection. There was no physical evidence of a rape, confirmed by Compass Health. Dawson Place was the best kept secret Mark Roe attested to under oath in Shavlik/West v Dawson Place. With your Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Superior Court Notices State v. Blake Questions: For questions regarding the impact of State v. Blake and possession of controlled substance convictions on your Grant County matters, call the office of Public Defense at (509) 754-6027. An alleged non-profit compa, What do Adolf Hitler and Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant have in common? In the state Legislature, which I love, she chairs the Members of Color Caucus committee and helped to begin a robust discussion on police use of deadly force issues resulting in a creation of a stakeholder task force. I will continue to listen and do my part to make sure everybody is treated equally; everybody's voice is heard. You have to realize that people that may not come from the same background as you have a story, and its a unique story that you have to do your best to understand," Grant said. Neil Patterson and Tom Cox. A sketchy look at the news of the day. Continue reading. Create a password that only you will remember. VSS receives its referrals solely from Snohomish County Prosecutors office as does Snohomish County public defense contracts. In the only contested county judicial race of 2020, Cassandra Lopez-Shaw defeated Robert Grant to fill Lucas seat. Education Perhaps the Gold Bar Reporter will file a taxpayer standing suit soon. Although not the central point of this article, we did run a check on his court record and found no evidence that Mr. Bains was offered nor received an interpreter. Ortiz-Self has worked a mental health counselor and a school counselor. Superior Court Judge Eric Lucas, who is retiring at the end of the year, is seen here at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Dec. 8. In State Legislative District 21 Position 2, incumbent Lillian Ortiz-Self is in her seventh year as a state representative. There, he achieved a different kind of first as the new schools initial student body president. She is a graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. 728 3rd St., Suite DMukilteo, WA 98275Ph: (425) 347-5634, Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation He thought it was a joke from his wifes brother. With the Snohomish County Superior Court, he served as a judge pro tem from 1999 through 2002. Its a no-brainer, he said. On the state level, he has served on the State Building Council and is currently sits on the elevator and safety advisory committee of Washington State Labor and Industries. The event was paid for by the Snohomish County taxpayers. Adolf Hitler would quite proud on how our American judicial system has progressed in favor of the state. In 1972 he graduated from Mariner High School. She also spent eight years on the governors state homeless commission, which she said helped her to understand the power public programs have to positively change people lives. Invalid password or account does not exist. Learn more about Sutton here. The Prosecutor used only the interview that supported its position, and then hide the rest under seal from the jury, and Judge Appel squashes any attempt to include the other six interviews. He worked with State Sen. Marko Liias to pass the Greg Gibby Gibson Fire Safety Act in 2019. . Mr. Bains remains imprisoned for a crime he may or may not have committed. Grant permanent use of the family home; These issues must be decided in . In a new release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, sai. As a Judge ProTem, I am Lucas has spent most of his life in Snohomish County. Both qualified and well-spoken candidates, Grant and Lopez Shaw demonstrate a desire to serve justice and their communities. Snohomish County Superior Court Daily Calendar. Smilnich did not attend the forum. Through the donations of community members, however, her parents realized their dream. Voters had a chance to meet November general election candidates running for the 21st and 32nd state legislative districts, Snohomish County PUD board of commissioners, and Snohomish County Superior Court during a virtual event sponsored earlier this week by the Edmonds Neighborhood Action Coalition (ENAC) and Sno-Isle of the Sierra Club. Lucas said hes also creating a therapeutic justice corporation to work on a mission close to my heart., Theres also that long-ago goal after all, he was a creative writing major. In a new release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, said he "has spent the last several years prosecuting child sex abusers, arsonists, and murderers. Vicki Norris, Judge Robert Leachs wife was on the Washington State Bar Associations Disciplinary Review Committee Gregoires Bar complaint was filed by Scannell.

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