Christopher Melly
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Christopher Melly was a judge of the Clallam County Superior Court in Washington from 2014 to 2018. He was appointed by Governor Jay Inslee for a term effective January 2, 2014 and was elected to the office later that year.[1][2][3] [4] Melly retired on December 31, 2018.[5]
Elections
2016
Washington held general elections for local judicial offices on November 8, 2016. Candidates for district and superior court seats had to file for election by May 20, 2016. Primary elections were held on August 2, 2016, for six seats where more than two candidates filed for election. Incumbent Christopher Melly ran unopposed in the Clallam County Superior Court nonpartisan general election for Position 3.[6]
| Clallam County Superior Court, Position 3 General Election, 2016 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Christopher Melly Incumbent (unopposed) |
100.00% | 25,542 |
| Total Votes | 25,542 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 8, 2016 General Election Results," accessed November 13, 2016 | ||
Selection method
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2014
See also: Washington judicial elections, 2014
Melly ran for re-election to the Clallam County Superior Court.
General: He was unopposed in the general election on November 4, 2014.
[3]
2012
Melly ran for a seat on the Clallam County Superior Court in 2012. He advanced from the primary election on August 7th, winning 23.86 percent of the vote, but was defeated by Erik S. Rohrer in the general election on November 6, 2012.[7][8]
- See also: Washington judicial elections, 2012
Education
Melly received his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and his J.D. from the Rutgers University. He also attended the Washington Judicial College and the National College of District Attorneys.[9]
Career
Prior to his judicial appointment in 2014, Melly worked as a deputy prosecutor, chief deputy prosecutor, court commissioner and hearing examiner.[9]
Awards and associations
Associations
- Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys
- District and Municipal Court Judges Association
- Washington State Hearing Examiners Association[9]
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Office of the Washington Governor Jay Inslee, "Appointments to date," accessed December 22, 2014
- ↑ Peninsula Daily News, "Melly appointed by governor to Clallam Superior Court bench," December 2013
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Washington Secretary of State, “2014 Candidates Who Have Filed,” accessed May 22, 2014
- ↑ Judicial selection in Washington
- ↑ Peninsula Daily News, "Clallam County Superior Court judge announces resignation," July 3, 2018
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2016 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed May 21, 2016
- ↑ Clallam County Auditor, "August 07, 2012 Primary," August 21, 2012
- ↑ Clallam County Auditor, "November 06, 2012 General Election," November 27, 2012
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Voting for Judges, "Christopher Melly Profile," August 7, 2012
Federal courts:
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals • U.S. District Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington • U.S. Bankruptcy Court: Eastern District of Washington, Western District of Washington
State courts:
Washington Supreme Court • Washington Court of Appeals • Washington Superior Court • Washington District Courts • Washington Municipal Courts
State resources:
Courts in Washington • Washington judicial elections • Judicial selection in Washington
