Michael Spearman
Michael Spearman was a judge on the Washington Court of Appeals, Division I. He was appointed in May 2010 by Governor Chris Gregoire to succeed retired Judge Susan Agid.[1] Spearman retired on July 31, 2018.[2]
Education
Spearman received his B.A. from Brown University in 1974 and his J.D. from New York University School of Law in 1981.[3]
Career
- 2010-2018: Judge, Washington Court of Appeals
- 2007-2010: Mediator/arbitrator
- 1993-2007: Judge, King County Superior Court
- 1989-1999: Public defender
- 1986-1988: Attorney in private practice
- 1983-1986: Public defender[3]
Awards and associations
Associations
- Machinist & Union Steward
- Member of IAM
- Board member: King County Bar Association
- The Defender Association
- Washington Foundation for the Courts[3]
Elections
2017
- See also: Washington judicial elections, 2017
Incumbent Michael Spearman defeated Nathan Choi in the general election for Position 2 on Division 1 of the Washington Court of Appeals.[4]
| General Election for Washington Court of Appeals Division 1, Position 2, 2017 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Candidate | Vote % | Votes |
 Michael Spearman Incumbent |
76.27% | 324,760 |
| Nathan Choi | 23.73% | 101,016 |
| Total Votes | 425,776 | |
| Source: Washington Secretary of State, "November 7, 2017 General Election Results," accessed December 21, 2017 | ||
2011
Spearman was elected after running unopposed in the general election, winning 100% of the vote.[5]
2010
Spearman was elected after running unopposed in the general election, winning 100% of the vote.[6]
- Main article: Washington judicial elections, 2010
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ Seattle Times, "Former King Co. Superior Court Judge Michael Spearman named to appeals court," March 25, 2010
- ↑ King County Bar Association, "Openings for appointment or election," accessed July 3, 2018
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Voters' Guide, "Michael Spearman," accessed August 31, 2015
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2017 Candidates Who Have Filed," accessed June 13, 2017
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2011 General Election Results," accessed August 31, 2015
- ↑ Washington Secretary of State, "2010 General Election Results," accessed August 31, 2015
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
