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Spokane County District Court Judge · Position 4
A BROADER PERSPECTIVE FOR A STRONGER BENCH.
Both candidates have served as judicial officers.
But the experience they bring to the bench is very different.
Compare the qualifications listed for Michael R. Addams and Ulrich in the Spokane County District Court Judge, Position 4 race.
| QUALIFICATIONS | MICHAEL R. ADDAMS | ULRICH |
|---|---|---|
| District Court Judge Pro Tem | ✓ | ✓ |
| Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem | ✓ | ✓ |
| Prosecutor | ✓ | — |
| Former Defense Attorney | ✓ | ✓ |
| Court Appointed Special Advocate | ✓ | — |
| Trained Mediator | ✓ | — |
| WSBA Leadership & Service | ✓ | — |
| Years of Therapeutic Court Experience | ✓ | — |
| Business Law & Ethics Instructor - EWU | ✓ | — |
| Small Business Owner | ✓ | — |
| Managed statewide program ~250 legal professionals | ✓ | — |
| 24-Year Military Veteran | ✓ | — |
| Juris Doctorate | Gonzaga University | UW |
| MBA | Gonzaga University | — |
| BA - Criminal Justice | ✓ | Math and Science |
| Associate's Degrees in IT & HR | ✓ | — |
| Serves on Boards for at Risk Youth | ✓ | — |
LEGAL EXPERIENCE.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE.
LIFE EXPERIENCE.
Michael R. Addams brings all three to the bench.
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