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. It was no joke. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell gets a free pass by the Washington State Bar Association to commit crimes against women. Title: CASE-New Case Filings A money laundering shrill to funnel millions of dollars in public monies to friends. Children are little time bombs. As reported last week, it was set up by Snohomish County Prosecutor now Judge Janice Ellis with 95 % of public monies. For those of who knew Seth Dawson as the corrupt prosecutor he is, naming Dawson Place after him was just a little booster. Lucas is not seeking reelection. Judge George Appel never not once disclosed to Ramanveer Bains or in a open hearing that he worked inside Dawson Place. Robert Gompf, Probation Counselor 425-257-7060 Stephanie Monson, Probation Counselor 425-257-7054 Evergreen Division, SCDC Probation Dept . But the American people are entitled to it, nonetheless. Discrimination, Where is the MeeToo Movement ? She settled with the city this month. Robert has my full endorsement.". principles of truth and justice, unmatched legal experience as a Judge The Washington State Bar Association has yet to take a single action against any prosecutor for the sexual assault of the female worker. the ratings and endorsements of organizations included at this site reflect the Posted: April 2, 2020 680. You can also subscribe without commenting. 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. A recent poll of members of the Snohomish County Bar Association rated the two candidates for the bench. College costs at Stanford led to Lucas decision to transfer to the University of Washington. In dependency court, Lucas saw cases of babies born addicted to drugs. Second, this allows Snohomish County Prosecutors to fix all cases at all levels. 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. One of the same issues that gave rise to the investigation of Gold Bars former Mayor Crystal Hill ( convicted of bank fraud in 2000, 2005). Much of U.S. foreign aid supports U.S. jobs and aids groups who are working against our enemies. The taxpayers are paying for your defense, and it Snohomish County that hand picks which incompetent public defender gets assigned. Our society is racist and there is a double standard against Blacks, particularly Black men. better informed about the candidates. Logan noted that during his four years in office, he has served as secretary, vice chair, and for the past two years president of the three-person commission. Theyre suffering from some type of trauma.. Gibbbs crimes including shuttling terminated John E. Pennington and Court of Appeals Justice Marlin Appelwick to a brothel just outside Portland Oregon to have sex with under age women. Scott Turow, later a famed author of legal thrillers, was one of his instructors. She correctly alleged that Dawson Place is a secret government agency hiding behind non-profit status ( 501 (3) ( c). Drewel, Deputy Sheriffs Association and Law Enforcement agencies across She is a graduate of Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. He brought racial diversity to Superior Court. She solicited public monies in violation of Washington States Public Disclosure laws, thumbed her nose at the rule of law, and misappropriated hundreds of thousands of public resources to help start Dawson Place. The second of five children, Eric Lucas was born in Spokane, where his family lived until 1966. Judge ProTem serving Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts; Snohomish Traffic was backed up for 5 miles Thursday morning. I was actually at home on paternity leave with my family after the birth of my youngest son. The day-to-day work of a judge is behind him, but Lucas plans to stay involved. Please read our code at the bottom of this page before commenting. This seems to defeat the idea of incuding all voters in the election process. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Lucas, the first African American to serve on the Snohomish County Superior Court, has endorsed Grant. Grant lives in Edmonds with his wife Leah and their three children. His mothers name was Murphy Lucas. On February 21, 2023 a case was filed by Branting, Robert, and Security Tax Services, represented by Morrill, Howard . So imagine this. But the idealization of violence is not the proper response to racism, Lucas said during the sentencing. She also sits on the transportation committee, which focuses on infrastructure and ferry service in both Edmonds and Mukilteo and the jobs those bring to communities. Hence how Dawson Place got its name. Lucas knows prisoners get out. Hed been his junior highs president at Olympic View in Mukilteo. Don't Threaten. We encourage our citizens to become more familiar with their courts. At Dawson Place an alleged victim fills out an intake form. . Theyre back in the community. 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. Grant has endorsements from public safety advocates, judges, and community leaders, including Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell. (Andy Bronson / Herald file). Their two oldest attend public school in the Edmonds School District. Crank stressed that Lopez-Shaw is the only candidate to experience systemic racism, an issue has been at the forefront locally for the past few months. Adolf Hitler would quite proud on how our American judicial system has progressed in favor of the state. We will add to this page throughout October. (Learn more about Smilanich in this Shoreline Area News story here.). Lucas has hope. Used in 60 percent of abortions here, mifepristones use is threatened in a Texas lawsuit. Snohomish County Government decides who gets assigned to defend you when youre charged with a crime. Learn more about Granthere. respected for pursuing the truth with objectivity and fairness. Ortiz-Self has worked a mental health counselor and a school counselor. In June 2017, Snohomish County activist/journalist Lori Shavlik discovered whats really happening inside Dawson Place i.e. The true purpose of setting up Dawson Place as a non-profit is two fold. Snohomish County Government 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Phone: Unlawful Detainer Residential Non-Payment of Rent, Civil In-Person Bench Trial Protocol- NEW 08.29.2022, Guidelines for Orders regarding Children COVI9-19, Emergency Order re Eviction Resolution Program (01/25/2021), Emergency Order re Eviction Resolution Program, Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Washington, Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington, Spring Judicial Conference 2023 and judicial availability, Juror Report Instructions for Monday, 3-6-2023, Proposed Local Court Rules For Public Comment. He earned a bachelors degree in English literature with a minor in elementary education. Thankfully because of Governor Jay Insleesmoratoriumagainst the death penalty, Snohomish County wont be able to put you to death. We encourage our citizens to become more familiar with their courts. Thus, fixing the case against Mr. Bains. Learn more about Thompson here. The birth of her daughter when Lopez-Shaw was 21 pushed her to pursue her dream as a lawyer. The Bar complaint was filed by attorney/.activist John Scannell. By 1983 he had moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his wife and two boys. [email protected]. When the case displays, the upcoming court appearances display at the top, along with summary case information. Type the case number, and click Submit. Snohomish County government refers all rape and sexually abuse allegations to Dawson Place. 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. Now onto another scam 501 (3) (c), i.e. While both candidates have numerous high-profile endorsements, its important to note that Lucas has endorsed Grant. Compass Health performs medical evaluations on the alleged victims, most of the time. The truth is sometimes a hard pill to swallow. and ROBERT LESNER, Defendants. Presiding Judge: George F.B. He thought it was a joke from his wifes brother. Ms. Hill even threatened a Gold Bar Planning Commissioner who opposed her plans to develop. We provide this information so that voters will be He is a board member of the Marjorie Mosher Schmidt Foundation, with a primary focus on children, homelessness, and the environment. His challenger, attorney. By commenting here you agree to abide by our Code of Conduct. Thanks to ENAC for uploading the candidate statements to YouTube so all can watch. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Real first and last names as well as city of residence are required for all commenters. Seldom do you the accused get a public defender who hasnt failed the Bar countless times, nor do you get to have someone defend you who hasnt been referred by Snohomish County Prosecutors. She serves on various committees, including education and early learning and human services committee the latter of which deals with all issues children from foster care to juvenile justice. So imagine, you are charged with the crime of molesting or raping a child. ", "I'm running for Superior Court Judge to bring an expert knowledge of the law and our community values to the bench," said Grant. ), Washington State Legislature District 32, Position 1. Skip to main content or anything. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell seems to be getting a free pass by the Washington State Bar Association to commit crimes against women. Snohomish Countys Malicious Prosecution of Immigrant Ramanveer Bains. This continues to be his most important initiative, and he is proud to report that PUD is currently in its third year with no electric rate increases and no increase is anticipated for 2021. It sometimes causes us difficulties at home and abroad. 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. A recent writer to The Herald tried to make the argument that Continue reading, Ive always thought great societies will always decline from within. Hence why the public at large hates lawyers. Imagine the Judge assigned to adjudicate your case never discloses to you that she or he also worked at Dawson Place and had helped start Dawson Place, this so called 501 (3) ( c). 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. 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. Seehttps://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/95949-8%20Petition%20for%20Review.pdf, We are going to make the sun shine again in Snohomish County. 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. Lopez Shaw counted her work in more than 200 trials in court systems in 15 counties throughout the state as providing her a look at differences among courts, judges and juries and required her to adapt her skills to each situation. Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county. Required fields are marked *. The Legislature enacted a few of the recommendations (regarding police use of force) and it is high time that we do much more Ryu said. numerous organizations. Grant originally went to law school for environmental planning and policy management and wanted to work for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. She is running for Snohomish County Superior Court judge to provide a diverse bench to the community. With the state Superior Court Judges Association, Lucas is part of the Equality and Fairness Committee. Robert Grant has worked as a deputy prosecutor for Snohomish County for 10 years and for several years as a pro tem judge for Edmonds and Everett municipal courts. Two candidates are running for Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 8, which has no incumbent. In June 2018, Snohomish County Prosecutor, and Superior Court Judge candidate, Robert Grant, sexually assaulted a co-worker, with his felonious conduct, captured on camera, on the taxpayer's payroll while at Lake Chelan. Choose wisely! In addition, please note that the Gold Bar Reporters ancestors were German and Austrian immigrants. 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. Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Orders Unlawful Detainer Residential Non-Payment of Rent, Civil Trial Call Civil In-Person Bench Trial Protocol- NEW 08.29.2022 Civil Remote Bench Trial Protocol - UPDATED 08.29.2022Civil Remote Jury Trial, Guidelines for Orders regarding Children COVI9-19Information about ADR Compliance Hearings, Juror Call-In Line: 425-388-3410 (after 5 p.m.). But the early 1980s saw teacher layoffs, Lucas said, and with two children it was time to change career paths. Snohomish County Prosecutors Office refers your criminal defense to Tom Cox or worse Phil Sayles. Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez Shaw are well qualified but Grant has served as a pro tem judge. Cassandra Lopez-Shaw, left, and Robert K. Grant is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Position 8. With all due respect, I've seen both Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez-Shaw in court proceedings. But judges have to do the right thing, which is often the hard thing.. 2023, Everett Herald and Sound Publishing, Inc. 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In addition to working as a prosecutor, Grant serves as judge pro tempore in Edmonds and Everett. Political pundit, Jim Hightower said If the Gods Had Meant Us to Vote, Theyd Have Given Us Candidates. 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 . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 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. When she was elected mayor of Shoreline, Ryu became the first female Korean mayor in the U.S. At Stanford, he was a creative writing major, in both poetry and prose programs. Ms. Shavlik correctly pointed out that Snohomish County Prosecutors started Dawson Place and they did so with 95 % of public monies. 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. 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. Grant agreed to the importance of that diversity, but pointed to his representation of victims and others as contributing to his varied experiences. In other words, the Gold Bar Reporter doesnt have time for your hatred based solely on religious beliefs and attempts to control the Biblical story. Her resume as a defense attorney, rather than as a prosecutor, also is needed on the bench, she said. He said, Its the perfect time to go to law school, Lucas recalled. The event was paid for by the Snohomish County taxpayers. In the Prosecutors Office, Grant serves as a member of the gender equity committee, hiring committee, and as a mentor. It was a packed courtroom and there were some obvious frustrations with how he ruled, Grant said. Marysville, and Mukilteo; and others. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that states, the measure of a man is not where he stands in times of comfort and convenience but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. A resident of the 21st District for 14 years, Thompsons undergraduate degree is in civil engineering and his masters degree is in fire protection engineering, and has worked on mountainside communities dealing with wildfires. During this time, judicial availability will be limited. A sketchy look at the news of the day. Continue reading. When a defendant is charged with molesting or rape of a child, Compass Health performs the mental health evaluation for Snohomish County Judiciary. A career in law wasnt first on his list. 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. The voluntary program would begin work to eventually replace the gas tax and its declining revenues. 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. He and his wife, Beth Lucas, have known each other since seventh grade. So imagine this. Good morning Saudi Arabia, Snohomish County Washington has a lot in common i.e. Before going to law school, he worked as a case manager in a Sedro-Woolley facility for in-patient drug addiction. It took years of mental health treatment for the case to proceed against Alan Dean in the killing of Melissa Lee. Mae Hochstetler can pay the bills because the state pays her to care for her adult son, with a pandemic pay bump. Tom Cox, as my readers may recall, is also a good friend to Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell, and both served on Victim Support Services Board together. Gary Lee Haynie was identified through forensic genealogy. Kids can actually heal, become stable and productive. Robert K. Grant and Cassandra Lopez-Shaware vying for the Snohomish County Superior Court judge Position 8. Daviss professional background is in behavioral health, an umbrella term which addresses mental health and addiction recovery. In other words, not only does Snohomish County control and operate a secret organization titled Dawson Place, it also controls the Snohomish County Public Defenders contracts and VSS. Now, he has been a prosecuting attorney for 10 years. We could find not one single case in which Compass Health did not state that a defendant was competent to stand trial when the case referralcame from Dawson Place. You see it in drug court. 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. Its a no-brainer, he said. The event was paid for by the Snohomish County taxpayers. Lopez Shaw noted Snohomish County Superior Court Judge George Appel, who impressed her with his thoughtful consideration of motions and objections during hearings, sometimes even allowing dead space before a response. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. She is also a Blue Star Mother, with both her son and daughter serving in the military. Clark, Ellen Kalama Appointed: May 3, 1999 Spokane County Superior Court Effective: July 1, 1999 New Position An alleged non-profit compa, What do Adolf Hitler and Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant have in common? Snohomish County Superior Court Daily Calendar. If this inst bad enough, hold onto your seats. Its no surprise the state of Washington is becoming one of the. The intake form is sent to the Prosecutors, Sheriffs department, and to Dawson Places political director ( and childhood friend of Snohomish County Prosecutor Mark Roe). We do not rate or endorse any candidates; Hopefully our readers can understand why a Judge nor Prosecutors like Robert Grant has any business running a non-profit company with taxpayer monies. Hes been involved with the state Supreme Courts Gender and Justice Commission, addressing domestic violence issues. How he ended up dead in Snohomish River mudflats remains a mystery. accounts, the history behind an article. 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. So she worked until she became a lawyer. But Grants experience as a prosecutor and as a pro tem judge has prepared him well to succeed Lucas. serve our community as Superior Court Judge. Robert Grant announced this week that he is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. the county; Snohomish County Democrats; Representative John Lovick and If you are an infrequent user or have a one-time need to access court records, access through the Washington State Digital Archives is available. Weiss acknowledged in court the decision would not be popular with the victims family and others. Political pundit, Jim Hightower said "If the Gods Had Meant Us to Vote, They'd Have Given Us Candidates, See https://goldbarreporter.files.wordpress.com/2019/12/in-state-of-washington-v-keland-guinn.pdf Any support for a candidate coming from Prosecutor Adam Cornell who was just cited for unethical condu. But there was only one problem, the 12 year old child gave over six (6) different stories and none amounted to Mr. Bains being guilty of anything except a 12 year old child being lonely after school friending a neighbor who happens to be a Muslim immigrant. "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. We need treatment, birth to 3 years old. After Dawson Places Board ( which includes Snohomish County Prosecutors and Sheriff) holds meetings and votes on whether to prosecute your case, its assigned often to a public defender. However, to get to the medical evaluation, first a interview is set up by Snohomish County Sheriffs Office. Ms. Norris is married to a former partner from the Law Office of Anderson Hunter, Robert Leach. With the cards stacked against the accused, we may never know if Mr. Bains committed the crime he was found guilty of. Jay Inslee . The suspect, who was reportedly living on the USS Kidd, is accused of fatally hitting a pedestrian and fleeing the scene. The issue: is Dawson Place public agency under Our Supreme CourtsTelfordholding, thus subject to RCW 42.56 ( the Public Records Act). Most trials and hearings are open to the public. In addition to working as a prosecutor, Robert Grant serves as judge pro tempore in Edmonds and Everett. You decide is this is our so called American Democracy or not? If you have questions regarding accessing additional information about court process and programs, please feel free to contact Court Administration. In addition, Washington Women Lawyers honored Lopez-Shaw with a domestic violence advocacy award. tirelessly to demand justice for survivors and victims of sexual Heres whats happening at the mid-point of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature.