What Mr. Bains did receive was a clean bill of health from Compass Health stating that he was competent to stand trial. . Traffic was backed up for 5 miles Thursday morning. The pending retirement of Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who was elected to the bench 16 years ago, drew the candidacy of two attorneys with experience in Snohomish County courts for the Superior Courts Position 8. They refer you over to Compass Health to obtain a mental health evaluation. Sutton pointed out that King County has the highest per-capita of homelessness in the U.S., and said that this represents a systems failure. She would like to see a roof over every head and is inspired by the youth-led climate and Black Lives Matter movements, and the unity of native tribes protecting land and water. accounts, the history behind an article. He sentenced the man to 40 years in prison, yet at the same time said I believe you are a human being. She also serves on the appropriations and the consumer protection and business committees, and on the Office of the Insurance Commissioners work group on disaster resiliency. Hence how Dawson Place got its name. At Dawson Place an alleged victim fills out an intake form. Theres no doubt about it, Judge Janice Ellis helped Prosecutor Seth Dawson start Dawson Place. This site is a search engine for cases filed in the municipal, district, superior, and appellate courts of the state of Washington. The Gold Bar Reporter reported Judge Janice Elliss involvement in all of this a few weeks ago. Theyre suffering from some type of trauma.. In 2017, we started investigating Dawson Place as Snohomish Countys little domestic spy organization, and in 2018, we affirmatively had uncovered much more, including siphoning of public monies in favor of Anderson Hunter Law Firm, mainly G. Geoffrey Gibbs. Robert has my full endorsement.. Compass Health is also in charge of collecting evidence on whether the victim who is alleging you either molested or raped them can move forward for physical evidence ( often sperm). Lopez-Shaw has nearly 20 years of legal experience in Snohomish County and Washington State courts, Crank said, and as a trial attorney she has fought for her clients in every courthouse of the county including state, federal, and the court of appeals. Every judge inside Snohomish County voluntarily disqualified themselves except Judge George Appel and Judge Cindy Larson. Most trials and hearings are open to the public. However, what our readers should know is why the OK Boys became a law suit. He served in Chelan County from 2004 to 2007, and in Snohomish County from 2007 to 2018, when he was appointed to the Superior Court bench by Gov. During a 2016 sentencing, in the case of a young Black man convicted in a 2015 shooting of three men outside a Taco Bell, Lucas raised the issue of racism. 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 taxpayers payroll while at Lake Chelan. This allowed a major cover up of known politicians who sexually abused foster boys inside the Ok Boys Home. I will continue to listen and do my part to make sure everybody is treated equally; everybody's voice is heard. The event was paid for by the Snohomish County taxpayers. Information is subject to change without notice. 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. 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. 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. In the Prosecutors Office, Grant serves as a member of the gender equity committee, hiring committee, and as a mentor. And by 1986, with a law degree from Harvard, the family was back in the Northwest. The voluntary program would begin work to eventually replace the gas tax and its declining revenues. In a new release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, sai. As the Prosecutor for Snohomish County Washington Adam Cornell is the Captain of Ship, as the Washington State Bar Association held In the matter of Paul King. Justice is defined by honest services. Her resume as a defense attorney, rather than as a prosecutor, also is needed on the bench, she said. Judge ProTem serving Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts; Snohomish Appointed by President Biden, Kendee Yamaguchi will work in the U.S. Department of Commerce, overseeing trade professionals. Drewel, Deputy Sheriffs Association and Law Enforcement agencies across Fair, Ellen J. Community Service Legal/Judicial Experience Trial attorney for 17 years in both the private and public sectors, litigating civil, family, and criminal trials at all levels of State Courts, Federal Court, and the Court of Appeals. We have to try to heal people. Two candidates are running for Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 8, which has no incumbent. I do not know who gave you the idea that this was me, but it is incorrect. That was powerful to me., An advocate of the therapeutic court movement, Lucas said its the human side of court, also the positive side., I put a lot of people in prison, he said. In 2018, below is a story the Gold Bar Reporter wrote about Dawson Place. Robert Grant would be an excellent Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. Theyre back in the community. 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. 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. Choose wisely! Roe and Paul profited in excess of $500,000.00 by given a scent from the developers early plans to develop Goodwin Lake in Stanwood. Two candidates are running for Snohomish Superior Court Judge Position 8, which has no incumbent. HomeClassifiedsDirectoryAboutContactAdvertiseDonateNewsOpinionSchoolsSportsA & EObits & MilestonesCalendar, Edmonds resident has support from Prosecutor Adam Cornell. For the last five years he has prosecuted criminal cases involving murder, assaults, rapes and sexual assault and other crimes against children. But the early 1980s saw teacher layoffs, Lucas said, and with two children it was time to change career paths. In a press release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutors Office, said he has spent the last several years prosecuting child sex abusers, arsonists, and murderers., Im running for Superior Court Judge to bring an expert knowledge of the law and our community values to the bench, said Grant. I would have liked to see this event, but I am currently out of the country. To add insult to women and children, Robert Grant was also allowed to stay inside Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office working inside the sexual assault unit, Dawson Place. Evictions & Unlawful Detainers Information: Snohomish County Superior Court Emergency Order 38-20. VotingforJudges.org, Bremerton, WA 98311 His dreams went beyond the family business. Robert has my full endorsement.". bi-partisan elected officials, who know my strong commitment to "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 do not rate or endorse any candidates; Lucas, the first African American to serve on the Snohomish County Superior Court, has endorsed Grant. Lucas has hope. For those of my readers who have a slant against Muslims, please dont send hate mail, unless youd like your comments public. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Lucas, 66, announced his upcoming retirement earlier this year. Ms. Hill even threatened a Gold Bar Planning Commissioner who opposed her plans to develop. With no surprise, Grant received endorsements from public safety advocates, judges, and community leaders, including Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell. Welcome to Snohomish County Superior Court. In 2017, Lori Shavlik field suit against Dawson Place for access to public records. Julie Muhlstein: jmuhlstein@heraldnet.com. How he ended up dead in Snohomish River mudflats remains a mystery. In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. Looking at Continue reading. We have had the opportunity to observe Robert Grant as an attorney regularly appearing before the Snohomish County Superior Court. Lured to Western Washington by higher pay, the family of seven spent their first months here in a 27-foot trailer before swapping their Spokane house for a home owned by friends in Everett. In 2016, Ramanveer Bains was convicted not of child rape as originally pursued by our disgraceful excuse for Prosecutors, but for sexual gratification involving a minor. Use the 'Report' link on They have this experience, theyve seen a lot of trauma, he said. The Washington State Bar Association has yet to take a single action against any prosecutor for the sexual assault of the female worker. She also pointed out that Dawson Place performs mainly government functions of law enforcement and prosecutor decisions. Your email address will not be published. At the time of Gregoires appointment of Robert Leach to Division One Court of Appeals, Robert Leach had zero judicial experience. Its no surprise the state of Washington is becoming one of the. There, he achieved a different kind of first as the new schools initial student body president. Snohomish County Superior Court CASE-New Case Filings Entry Date Range from 3/2/2023 to 3/2/2023 ODY - 000023 Report Run Time: 3/2/2023 7:01:00 PM. Once the decision is made to prosecute you, Snohomish County assigns you the accused to Compass Health. Shirley Sutton, a former Lynnwood City Councilmember, opened by stating that her values and commitment came from an upbringing in Yakima, Wash., where saw her parents dream of opening a store dashed by redlining. 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. You can also subscribe without commenting. 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. Share with Us. Vicki Norris, Judge Robert Leachs wife was on the Washington State Bar Associations Disciplinary Review Committee Gregoires Bar complaint was filed by Scannell. If there is, well supply it. Since the above expose on Dawson Place, the Gold Bar Reporter has since learned that there are countless cases that should be investigated, one such case is the case against Ramanveer Bains. Beth Lucas is white. Clark, Ellen Kalama Appointed: May 3, 1999 Spokane County Superior Court Effective: July 1, 1999 New Position Judges, too, have been an influence for each in how they would preside in court. Grant started his experience with the county court system as a law clerk for now-retired Judge Kenneth Cowsert. As reported last week, it was set up by Snohomish County Prosecutor now Judge Janice Ellis with 95 % of public monies. Learn more about Granthere. Grant graduated from the New England School of Law. 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. Search Washington District Court, Municipal Court, and Traffic Violations Bureau upcoming court dates by name and court. For Mr. Bains, this little racketeering scheme denied him access to Justice. Legal/Judicial For those of who knew Seth Dawson as the corrupt prosecutor he is, naming Dawson Place after him was just a little booster. Dawson Place decides who gets prosecuted and who doesnt; Dawson Place, Snohomish County Prosecutors and Sheriffs Officers meet and vote on whether to prosecute you or not. By 1983 he had moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his wife and two boys. The birth of her daughter when Lopez-Shaw was 21 pushed her to pursue her dream as a lawyer. Education Married in 1974, they raised four sons, Joel, Jared, Ben and Peter, and are grandparents. Type the case number, and click Submit. 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. "I'm proud of the work I've done taking on crime over the last decade, but it's clear I can have a greater impact reducing crime and improving our approach to criminal justice as a member of the judiciary.". Hence why the public at large hates lawyers. serves no one. Robert Grant's earnest dedication to performing his role with professionalism, respect, reason, and restraint is apparent in the courtroom. Cassandra Lopez-Shaw, left, and Robert K. Grant is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Position 8. (Andy Bronson / The Herald). County Deputy Prosecutor for over a decade after serving as a law clerk Edmonds resident and 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. We will add to this page throughout October. By claiming that Dawson Place is a non-profit group, the video is withheld under RCW 42.56 claiming that its not a public record. Overnight lane reductions are scheduled Monday through Thursday, with more disruptions ahead this month. Presiding Judge: George F.B. If you choose to go to the superior court, go directly to the Protection Order Assistance Program Office, Room C-125, in the Snohomish County Courthouse. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. King County Superior Court Effective: January 11, 1999 Replaced: Judge Robert S. Lasnik, appointed to the U.S. District Court. Why is it that I have to have a Google account to watch it after the fact? Ms. Shavlik correctly pointed out that Snohomish County Prosecutors started Dawson Place and they did so with 95 % of public monies. 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. 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. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell seems to be getting a free pass by the Washington State Bar Association to commit crimes against women. A career in law wasnt first on his list. But Grants experience as a prosecutor and as a pro tem judge has prepared him well to succeed Lucas. My goal is to be present in the courtroom from opening hours to closing hours but then to go beyond that after hours, Lopez-Shaw said. Remember from the above Herald opinion piece, Judge Appel worked inside Dawson Place, and from my past article from August 2018, Judge Janice Ellis started Dawson Place and had a pecuniary interest by way of a 12 % loan. Overall, heres our findings. Senator June Robinson; Mayors of Everett, Lake Stevens, Lynnwood, In the Prosecutor's Office, Grant serves as a member of the gender equity committee, hiring committee, and as a mentor. Neil Patterson and Tom Cox. Endorsed by: Retiring incumbent Judge Eric Lucas; over 30 other This page provides information about Court Dockets and Calendars resources in Washington. In addition to working as a prosecutor, Grant serves as judge pro tempore in Edmonds and Everett. 2023, Everett Herald and Sound Publishing, Inc. 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Lo and behold, two Judges are almost always assigned to adjudicate Dawson Place cases, Judge George Appel and Judge Janice Ellis. What began as a juvenile burglary case turned out, after a psychological evaluation and much new evidence, to involve a plot to kill a family, Lucas said. As for Mr. Bains so called public defender, he did nothing except agree to seal Dawson Place interviews so that Mr. Bains could not use the interviews to support his appeal. Compass Healthis simply a store front shrill so Snohomish County Prosecutors can fix cases against the accused. In June 2017, Snohomish County activist/journalist Lori Shavlik discovered whats really happening inside Dawson Place i.e. We encourage our citizens to become more familiar with their courts. Running for State Legislative District 32 position 1, incumbent Cindy Ryu and opponent Shirley Sutton both gave statements. So imagine this. better informed about the candidates. Keep it Clean. 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. He earned a bachelors degree in English literature with a minor in elementary education. 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. Today remains are kept at the medical examiner's office until they are . Grant agreed to the importance of that diversity, but pointed to his representation of victims and others as contributing to his varied experiences. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. Much of U.S. foreign aid supports U.S. jobs and aids groups who are working against our enemies. He was the first person of color to sit on the Snohomish County Superior Court and he pioneered the way for our bench to become more diverse, said Judge Bruce Weiss, the courts presiding judge. He worked with State Sen. Marko Liias to pass the Greg Gibby Gibson Fire Safety Act in 2019. The day-to-day work of a judge is behind him, but Lucas plans to stay involved. Update: Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant did respond to our news report about his involvement in the disgraceful behavior of the entire Snohomish County Prosecutors at Lake Chelan: I have read the articles that you have written about me and wanted to clear up a misunderstanding. "He was the first person of color to sit on the Snohomish County Superior Court and he pioneered the way for our bench to become more diverse," said Judge Bruce Weiss, the court's presiding. Heres whats happening at the mid-point of the 2023 session of the Washington Legislature. Robert K. Grant and Cassandra Lopez-Shaw are vying for the Snohomish County Superior Court judge Position 8. Snohomish County Prosecutors Office refers your criminal defense to Tom Cox or worse Phil Sayles. While both candidates have numerous high-profile endorsements, its important to note that Lucas has endorsed Grant. But this list explains why mainly politicians like John E Pennington, Marlin Applewick, and Ken Hoover get a free pass on allegations of child abuse here in Washington State. person will not be tolerated. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell has been quite busy learning how to thwart the legal rights of Defendants here in Snohomish County. We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark; the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. The well-being of very young children has been a longtime focus. Hell officially retire Jan. 1. An athlete and National Merit Semifinalist at Mariner, he was destined for higher education. On the state level, he has served on the State Building Council and is currently sits on the elevator and safety advisory committee of Washington State Labor and Industries. In 1972 he graduated from Mariner High School. What to make of lies in cause of ratings and calls for a national divorce and a national gun? Emerson Linarez, 38, was shot and killed in a confrontation with a homeowner. Learn more about Thompson here. 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. Lucas is not seeking reelection. Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell gets a free pass by the Washington State Bar Association to commit crimes against women. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Discrimination, Where is the MeeToo Movement ? You decide is this is our so called American Democracy or not? views of those individual organizations and not necessarily the views of votingforjudges.org or its sponsors. Not only does Dawson Place hide who filed the criminal complaints, but it also hides who those complaints were filed against i.e. Weiss acknowledged in court the decision would not be popular with the victims family and others. Ryu spearheaded the Outdoor Recreation Funding Roundtable, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to outdoor recreation. In the end, he believes the only thing that works with crime is to heal., Superior Court Judge Eric Lucas listens to an attorney during the Anthony Garver trial at the Snohomish County Courthouse on Oct. 9, 2019, in Everett. Be Truthful. Lucas has spent most of his life in Snohomish County. You see it in drug court. Appointed: March 3, 1999 Snohomish County Superior Court Effective: April 1, 1999 New Position. Robert Grant announced this week that he is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. Even, and was a clinical director of a mental health center. My dads lawyer took me to lunch. Grant said he believes being able to listen to people's stories and to try to understand them is important for a judge. 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. Compass Health performs medical evaluations on the alleged victims, most of the time. Most trials and hearings are open to the public. Grant has endorsements from public safety advocates, judges, and community leaders, including Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell. Hence why the public at large hates lawyers. Change). Hed been his junior highs president at Olympic View in Mukilteo. Robert Grant announced this week that he is running for Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. Our society is racist and there is a double standard against Blacks, particularly Black men. He has been endorsed by Family Policy Institute of Washington Action. Fixing cases, or money laundering or perhaps both? In the state Legislature, she serves as the chair of the housing and community development and veterans committees. Not only am I not depicted in the photograph that you believe is me, but I was not even in Chelan for that conference. it dawned on me this child is going to ask me one day Mom what did you want to be when you grew up, and I couldnt fathom the idea that I would have to say a lawyer, but I wasn't a lawyer," she said. . 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