Douglas W. McQuaid
Douglas W. McQuaid was a candidate for justice on the Washington Supreme Court in 2012.
2012 election
McQuaid ran for position 2 justice on the Washington Supreme Court. He was defeated in the primary election, receiving 24.14 percent of the vote. Incumbent Justice Susan Owens won re-election on August 7, 2012.[1][2]
- See also: Washington judicial elections, 2012
Ratings
- Rated as Unqualified by the Justice for Washington Foundation[3]
- Unrated by the King County Bar Association.[4]
Education
McQuaid graduated from the University of Washington in 1967 with a B.A. in Business Administration - Finance. He began law school at Willamette University College of Law, but left to serve in the U.S. military as a combat infantry soldier in the Vietnam War from 1969 to 1970. McQuaid was awarded numerous combat medals upon leaving the service. He returned to law school at Willamette University College of Law and earned his J.D. in 1972.[5]
Career
McQuaid has worked in private practice since 1974. He began his law career as an associate at Aiken, St. Lois & Siljeg, P.S., later becoming a partner. He has had his own practice in West Seattle since 1994.[5]
Approach to the law
McQuaid summarized his judicial philosophy for the website Voting for Judges.org:
- "I am not an advocate for any individual cause or person. I will be impartial, unbiased, independent to serve all the people of this state equally with dignity and respect. Money, politics and justice don't mix. I will not solicit donations or endorsements from any organization with a special interest as it could appear to corrupt the independence and nonpartisanship of the office. I will be rigorously honest in deciding all cases coming before me and apply the Constitution and laws strictly as written to the facts of each case."
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2012 Primary Results by County," August 28, 2012
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, 2012 Candidates who have filed
- ↑ Justice for Washington Foundation, Rating of Judicial Candidates
- ↑ King County Bar Association, 2012 Judicial Election Ratings
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Voting for Judges.org, Douglas McQuaid biography
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
