J. Scott Miller
J. Scott Miller was a candidate for the Position 6 seat on the Spokane County Superior Court in Washington. Miller was defeated in the primary election on August 1, 2017.
Miller responded to Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of local judicial candidates. Click here to read Miller's responses.
Biography
Miller earned his bachelor's degree and J.D. from Gonzaga University. He is an attorney in private practice.[1]
Elections
2017
Incumbent Tony Hazel and Jocelyn Cook defeated J. Scott Miller in the primary election for the Position 6 seat on the Spokane County Superior Court.[2]
| Spokane County Superior Court, Position 6 Primary Election, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Tony Hazel Incumbent |
51.56% | 32,613 |
| Jocelyn Cook |
24.56% | 15,535 |
| J. Scott Miller | 23.32% | 14,752 |
| Write-in votes | 0.56% | 354 |
| Total Votes | 63,254 | |
| Source: Spokane County Elections, "Current Election Results," accessed August 1, 2017 | ||
Selection method
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Campaign themes
2017
Miller participated in Ballotpedia's 2017 survey of local judicial candidates. The following sections display his responses to the survey questions. When asked what non-judicial legal experience qualifies him to be a judge, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | In the first few years of practice most attorneys tend to be very aggressive in advocating for a client. During my career I have learned that successful litigation usually requires compromises by both sides, and that an experienced judge can be instrumental in assisting the attorneys (and clients) to reach mutually successful compromise. But some cases have to be tried, and my extensive courtroom experience gives me the background and knowledge to make appropriate, timely, and correct rulings which will expedite the process.[3][4] | ” |
When asked why he was running for this particular court seat, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Judge Cozza passed away in January, 2017, after being reelected in November 2016. The appointee has less experience, and with all due respect, I believe I will do a better job presiding over a larger variety of cases.[3][4] | ” |
When asked to identify one judge, past or present, who he admires, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | Judge Harold Clarke, II[3][4] | ” |
When asked about his primary concern regarding today's judicial system in his state, the candidate made the following statement:
| “ | By focusing on the offense instead of the offender we often have people incarcerated that could be successfully released. And too many judges have little or no civil experience so they are unable to recognize the issues and make appropriate rulings.[3][4] | ” |
Endorsements
2017
Miller's campaign website listed the following endorsements:[5]
- Spokane Democrats
- 6th District Democrats
- Iron Workers Local 14
- Spokane County Superior Court Judge Gary Libey
See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ J. Scott Miller for Judge, "About," accessed July 25, 2017
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2017 Candidate Who Have Filed," accessed May 30, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ballotpedia's local judicial candidate survey, 2017, "J. Scott Miller's Responses," June 25, 2017
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ J. Scott Miller for Judge, "Endorsements," accessed July 25, 2017
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
