Endorsements
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Judge Harold D Clarke III
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
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Judge Raymond Clary
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
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Judge John Cooney
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
Please join me in supporting Jenny Zappone for Judge of the Spokane County District Court, Position 3. I have had the privilege of presiding over numerous cases Jenny has prosecuted, including serious assaults and homicides. She displays a strong work ethic, professionalism, and knowledge of the law. These qualities, combined with her attentiveness to fairness, leaves no doubt she is the best candidate for this position.
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Judge Angelle Gerl
AIRWAY HEIGHTS MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
I endorse Jenny Zappone for judge.
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Judge Tony Hazel
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
I enthusiastically endorse Jenny Zappone for Position 3 of the Spokane County District Court. I have known Jenny for many years, as a colleague and as a Superior Court practitioner who has handled numerous felony cases. Jenny works hard and knows the law. She continually seeks to improve her practice, never letting ego stop her from changing course to methods that enhance efficiency or access to justice. She has a reputation of integrity and civility toward all. Without hesitation, I support Jenny Zappone for District Court Judge. She is the best candidate for the job, and the citizens of Spokane County would be lucky to have her.
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Judge Kevin Korsmo
DIVISION III APPELLATE JUDGE (RETIRED)
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Judge Kathleen O'Connor
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (RETIRED)
HONORARY CHAIR, COMMITTEE TO ELECT JENNY ZAPPONEI support Jennifer Zappone for Spokane County District Court Judge, Department 3. Ms. Zappone has worked in the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney’s office since May 2011. She steadily rose through the ranks and is currently the Supervisor of the General Felony Unit. Ms. Zappone’s background and experience has readied her for the challenging position of District Court Judge.
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Judge Annette Plese
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
Jenny Zappone is bright and hard working—qualities needed to meet the demands of a career on the bench!!!
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Judge Michael Price
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
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Judge Michelle Szambelan
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
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Judge Rick White
SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDGE (RETIRED)
I have known Jenny since she was in grade school and when I was a judge she appeared in my court many times. She is committed to justice and public service. She will be a great judge.
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Todd Adolphson
ATTORNEY, PISKEL YAHNE KOVARIK, PLLC
I have known Jenny since grade school and had the privilege of working along side her at the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office. She is caring and determined and will make an outstanding judge.
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Bernadine Bank, MD
CHAS CLINIC GYNECOLOGIST
Jenny Zappone is a working mother of 3 lovely boys. She is the supervisor of the Victim's Advocacy Department for the Spokane County Prosecutor's Office. I am confident she will be a fair and impartial judge. I strongly endorse her for District Court Judge, Position 3.
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Steven Clark
MANAGING PARTNER, CLARK LAW, PLLC. FORMER ATTORNEY AT CRARY, CLARK, DOMANICO AND CHUANG, AND THE SPOKANE COUNTY PUBLIC DEFENDERS OFFICE.
During my time working in this legal community, I've had my share of cases against Ms. Zappone. It's that experience that makes me confident she'd make an exceptional judge. In our dealings, she didn't always give me what I asked for, but each time, I left feeling like I'd been heard, respected, and considered justly. As a fellow Spokane native, Jenny cares deeply about this community and would make an excellent addition to the District Court Bench. Please join me in supporting Jenny for Judge!
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Maija M Druffel
ATTORNEY, LAW OFFICES OF MARIS BALTINS PS
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Krista Elliott
PARTNER, DINENNA & ASSOCIATES, SUPERIOR COURT PRO TEM COMMISSIONER, AND FORMER JUVENILE PUBLIC DEFENDER
I have worked as an attorney in Spokane County for 17+ years and had many cases where Ms. Zappone and I were opposing parties. As a prosecutor, she has a reputation for fairness, and a record of seeking justice. These are qualities that will make her an excellent District Court Judge. I strongly support Ms. Zappone for Judge.
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Christopher Greene
ATTORNEY, MCNEICE WHEELER, PLLC
I have known Jenny and her family since we were little kids in grade school. She will make a fantastic District Court Judge and I am so excited to endorse her!
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Carl Hueber
ATTORNEY, WINSTON & CASHATT LAWYERS
Jenny is a skilled and fair prosecutor. She will make a great District Court Judge!
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Mark Jones
OWNER, NORTH PINES CHIROPRACTIC
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Ozzie Knezovich
SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF
I endorse Ms. Zappone because she is about community safety.
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Joshua Lane
MEMBER, AHLERS CHRESSMAN & SLEIGHT PLLC
I have known Jennifer Zappone for 20+ years and support her for Spokane County District Court Judge, Department 3. Based upon her outstanding personal and professional integrity and commitment to fairness and justice, her ability to communicate clearly and effectively, and her courage and ability to make difficult decisions under stress, she is an exceptionally well-qualified candidate that will strengthen the bar and her community.
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Collette Leland
PRINCIPAL, WINSTON & CASHATT LAWYERS
Jenny is smart, fair, and compassionate. She knows the value of hard work and understands the importance of a justice system that works. Jenny will make a great judge.
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Bevan Maxey
PRINCIPAL, MAXEY LAW OFFICES PLLC
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Morgan Maxey
ATTORNEY, MAXEY LAW OFFICES PLLC
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Robert McCallum
OWNER, VALHALLA VENDING
Jenny and her family are wonderful people with an outstanding sense of community. As a business owner and political activists in multiple counties in Washington state, I feel comfortable saying that Jenny is doing here best to improve Spokane for its residents.
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John Nowels
UNDERSHERIFF, SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE / CANDIDATE FOR SPOKANE COUNTY SHERIFF 2022
Ms. Zappone's experience, work ethic, and bearing make her an exceptional candidate for District Court Judge. Ms. Zappone possesses the vision and leadership we need on the bench to keep Spokane County safe.
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Brian O'Brien
SENIOR ATTORNEY / SUPERVISOR OF APPELLATE UNIT, SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE (RETIRED)
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Steve Reich
SENIOR ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER (RETIRED)
As an Assistant Public Defender, I had many cases with Jenny Zappone during her 10 years as a Prosecuting Attorney. She always worked very hard to be open minder, fair and respectful with all the people she dealt with. I have no doubt that she will bring that same legal and personal experience to the District Court bench. Please join me in supporting Jenny Zappone for District Court Judge.
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Judge Gloria Ochoa-Bruck
SPOKANE MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE
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Judge Ellen Clark
SPOKANE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE (RETIRED)
Jenny Zappone appeared before me on a regular basis. She was everything you would want in an attorney and a judge: smart, prepared, thoughtful and reasonable. She is also a kind, caring and concerned human being. The citizens of Spokane County would greatly benefit from having Jenny Zappone as a District Court judge.
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Judge Patti Connolly Walker
SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
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Judge John C. Cooney
SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDGE (RETIRED)
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Judge Gregory Tripp
SPOKANE COUNTY DISTRICT COURT JUDGE (RETIRED)
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Chris Bugbee
PRINCIPAL, BUGBEE LAW OFFICE P.S.
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Jerry Dicker
OWNER, GVD COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, INC.
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Jack Driscoll
FORMER CHIEF CIVIL AND CHIEF CRIMINAL / SENIOR ATTORNEY, SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
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Kelly Fitzgerald
FORMER HEAD OF MAJOR CRIMES AND PROSECUTOR OF 24 YEARS
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Sharon Hedlund
DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY, SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
I've known Ms. Zappone since 2011 and have witnessed her growth as an attorney and as an advocate for her colleagues and the community. Jenny has an innate ability to view an issue from all angles and make a reasoned decision. These attributes will serve her well as a judicial officer.
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Shadan Kapri
OWNER/ ATTORNEY, KAPRI LAW FIRM
Jenny is a proven advocate for victims and a Spokane native that makes us all proud! I couldn’t be more thrilled to endorse her for a position as a Judge!
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Steve Kinn
FORMER DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY (RETIRED)
As a career Deputy Prosecutor, I witnessed first hand her dedication to public service and the skill and compassion that contributed to her vocation.
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Debbie Kurbitz
ATTORNEY
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Dan Lambert
I've met and talked with Jenny. She is ready to be a great Judge. Yes!
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Scott Mason
DIRECTOR, COUNSEL FOR DEFENSE (RETIRED)
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Gary Randall
RETIRED PROFESSOR OF LAW
She is well qualified for this position. Smart. And a good person.
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Diana Roireau
LEGAL SECRETARY, SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE
I've witnessed Mrs. Zappone to be an honest, fair and committed Prosecutor. She is respected and admired by those that have worked with her. Her ability to bring her "A" game will always make a difference. I fully endorse Mrs. Zappone as an asset to the justice system of Spokane County.
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Rosemarie Schmidt
ACTIVE RETIRED REGISTERED NURSE
Jenny has an education and professional background that Spokane can be proud to support.
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Alisha Smithson
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO FINANCIAL PLANNER, VIREN AND ASSOCIATES
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Lynden Smithson
CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY PROSECUTOR
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Larry Steinmetz
ATTORNEY
I have had the pleasure of working with Jenny Zappone for many years in the prosecutor’s office, and directly over the past year as she supervises our general felony and victim witness units within our office. What stands out about Ms. Zappone and why I am supporting her for district court judge, is that she is even-keeled and has a great deal of common sense, consistently demonstrates good judgment, is an empathetic listener, and there is no problem too small for Ms. Zappone to analyze and solve to the satisfaction of all concerned. Putting her intuitiveness to work, Ms. Zappone supervises many of our newer felony deputy prosecutors, and teaches each to make sound, practical decisions and to respect both sides of an argument on any given case. Without a doubt, with her many admirable qualities and down-to-earth perspective, Ms. Zappone would serve the community well if elected as a district court judge.
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Steve Tucker
FORMER ELECTED SPOKANE COUNTY PROSECUTOR
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Tim Welsh
CEO, GARCO CONSTRUCTION