Cassandra Lopez Shaw has worked as a trial attorney representing defendants, private firms and organizations in criminal, civil and family law matters in Snohomish County and throughout the state at state and federal court levels. The birth of her daughter when Lopez-Shaw was 21 pushed her to pursue her dream as a lawyer. 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. From 1990 to 2002, he was Langleys city attorney, part of that time also as city administrator. Fair, Ellen J. But what Prosecutor Robert Grant failed to tell the citizens of Snohomish County is that he is guilty of sexually violating a county female co-worker. The challenger for Position 2 is Amy Schaper, who did not attend the forum. He sentenced the man to 40 years in prison, yet at the same time said I believe you are a human being. Links are grouped by those that cover courts statewide, for multiple counties, and then by individual county. When she was elected mayor of Shoreline, Ryu became the first female Korean mayor in the U.S. For the last five years he has prosecuted criminal cases involving murder, assaults, rapes and sexual assault and other crimes against children. with local organizations aiding teens and families in Snohomish County. His opponent, Cassandra Lopez-Shaw, was unable to attend the event and Edmonds resident Alicia Crank gave a statement on her behalf. Snohomish County Government 3000 Rockefeller Avenue Everett, WA 98201 Phone: Unlawful Detainer Residential Non-Payment of Rent, Civil In-Person Bench Trial Protocol- NEW 08.29.2022, Guidelines for Orders regarding Children COVI9-19, Emergency Order re Eviction Resolution Program (01/25/2021), Emergency Order re Eviction Resolution Program, Bankruptcy Court Eastern District of Washington, Bankruptcy Court Western District of Washington, Spring Judicial Conference 2023 and judicial availability, Juror Report Instructions for Monday, 3-6-2023, Proposed Local Court Rules For Public Comment. But wait, one last piece of information, the 12 year child was interviewed six (6) times yielding a different statement in all six interviews. "I've been doing that, and I feel like I can bring that to the bench. Ryu spearheaded the Outdoor Recreation Funding Roundtable, a coalition of individuals and organizations committed to outdoor recreation. Not only does Dawson Place hide who filed the criminal complaints, but it also hides who those complaints were filed against i.e. County Deputy Prosecutor for over a decade after serving as a law clerk SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: UNION COUNTY DOCKET NO. 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. Neil Patterson and Tom Cox. In a new release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Pro. Hence why the public at large hates lawyers. Robert Gompf, Probation Counselor 425-257-7060 Stephanie Monson, Probation Counselor 425-257-7054 Evergreen Division, SCDC Probation Dept . Lucas said one reason he and his wife decided not to settle in the Washington, D.C., area, where he had job prospects, was the reaction they encountered from some people there as an interracial couple. The event was paid for by the Snohomish County taxpayers. (Learn more about Smilanich in this Shoreline Area News story here.). . Much of U.S. foreign aid supports U.S. jobs and aids groups who are working against our enemies. Welcome to Snohomish County Superior Court. What a conflict to be supporting another alleged non-profit group VSS, while at the same time hand picked by the Snohomish County Prosecutors Office to defend criminal prosecutions against the accused. This allowed a major cover up of known politicians who sexually abused foster boys inside the Ok Boys Home. The school board on Tuesday adopted a blueprint for potential layoffs and deep program cuts to make ends meet. Snohomish County Child Advocacy Services. We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. Kids can actually heal, become stable and productive. Copyright 2023 | All rights reserved by My Edmonds News, An online gathering place for neighbors and friends. Be Truthful. It was a packed courtroom and there were some obvious frustrations with how he ruled, Grant said. Thats the sign of a person who is ill, a person who has no compassion. In 2017, Lori Shavlik field suit against Dawson Place for access to public records. Grant started his experience with the county court system as a law clerk for now-retired Judge Kenneth Cowsert. Drewel, Deputy Sheriffs Association and Law Enforcement agencies across Our society is racist and there is a double standard against Blacks, particularly Black men. At Dawson Place an alleged victim fills out an intake form. At Stanford, he was a creative writing major, in both poetry and prose programs. Ms. Hill even threatened a Gold Bar Planning Commissioner who opposed her plans to develop. Clark, Ellen Kalama Appointed: May 3, 1999 Spokane County Superior Court Effective: July 1, 1999 New Position Grant will run for the Position 8 seat held by Judge Eric Z. Lucas, who is not seeking reelection. Your email address will not be published. Now, he has been a prosecuting attorney for 10 years. Welcome to Snohomish County Superior Court. superior courts: Adams, Asotin, Benton, Chelan, Clallam, Clark, Columbia, Cowlitz, Douglas, Ferry, Franklin, Garfield, Grant, Grays Harbor, Island . If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. VSS receives its referrals solely from Snohomish County Prosecutors office as does Snohomish County public defense contracts. Crank stressed that Lopez-Shaw is the only candidate to experience systemic racism, an issue has been at the forefront locally for the past few months. She also pointed out that Dawson Place performs mainly government functions of law enforcement and prosecutor decisions. Type the case number, and click Submit. I will continue to listen and do my part to make sure everybody is treated equally; everybody's voice is heard. And prior to being elected to the bench, he was an administrative appeals judge for the state Environmental Hearings Office. Not once did Judge George Appel disclose his participation in Dawson Place to Mr. Bains. Up until we started investigating VSS, Adam Cornell was the Director and Board Member of Victims Support Services. His father, Moyes Lucas Sr., was an electrician whod served at Fairchild Air Force Base. 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Above two pictures of Snohomish County Prosecutor Robert Grant, one shows Grant sexually violating a female co-worker (caught on camera), one taken with county taxpayer monies, Prosecutor Adam Cornell who was just cited for unethical conduct and obstruction of justice, Snohomish County government making Adolf Hitlerproud, https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/washington-governor-announces-moratorium-executions, https://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/appel-works-with-child-advocates/, https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/petitions/95949-8%20Petition%20for%20Review.pdf, Any support for a candidate coming from Prosecutor Adam Cornell who was just cited for unethical conduct and obstruction of justice is just more evidence that Snohomish County Prosecutors like Adam Co, Edmonds Prosecutor Robert Grant violates the privacy rights of a female captured on camera. Logans second priority is providing assistance to struggling families and seniors, noting that we have recently expanded our financial assistance programs to for our customers in greatest needs so that more are served. During these stressful times of COVID-19, Logans statement continued, PUD has suspended service disconnects, expanded payment plans, and provided direct financial assistance to families and small businesses. Dawson Place was the best kept secret Mark Roe attested to under oath in Shavlik/West v Dawson Place. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Real first and last names as well as city of residence are required for all commenters. tirelessly to demand justice for survivors and victims of sexual Theres no doubt about it, Judge Janice Ellis helped Prosecutor Seth Dawson start Dawson Place. Snohomish County Judges; Prosecutor Adam Cornell; Former Executive Bob "He is the kind of values-minded, impartial leader we need on the Snohomish County Superior Court bench. Challenger Rob Toyer was unable to attend the event. Robert Grant Snohomish County Superior Court Position 8 Legal/Judicial Experience Judge ProTem serving Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts; Snohomish County Deputy Prosecutor for over a decade after serving as a law clerk in Snohomish County Superior Court. He is the kind of values-minded, impartial leader we need on the Snohomish County Superior Court bench. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that states, the measure of a man is not where he stands in times of comfort and convenience but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. A resident of the 21st District for 14 years, Thompsons undergraduate degree is in civil engineering and his masters degree is in fire protection engineering, and has worked on mountainside communities dealing with wildfires. Lucas, the first African American to serve on the Snohomish County Superior Court, has endorsed Grant. And by 1986, with a law degree from Harvard, the family was back in the Northwest. Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. 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. Looking at Continue reading. We have had the opportunity to observe Robert Grant as an attorney regularly appearing before the Snohomish County Superior Court. In 1972 he graduated from Mariner High School. Edmonds resident Robert Grant, who has been a deputyprosecutor for the last 10 years and a judge pro-tem in Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts for the last four years, was the first to speak. In a new release, Grant, a veteran of the Snohomish County Prosecutor's Office, said he "has spent the last several years prosecuting child sex abusers, arsonists, and murderers. Washington State Legislature District 21, Position 2. Theyre suffering from some type of trauma.. Seldom do you the accused get a public defender who hasnt failed the Bar countless times, nor do you get to have someone defend you who hasnt been referred by Snohomish County Prosecutors. Lucas has spent most of his life in Snohomish County. racist or sexually-oriented language. Grant is board member for a nonprofit organization helping children and adults on the issues of early childhood education, teen homelessness, addiction and recovery. Lucas knows prisoners get out. Eventually his parents launched their own business, M&M Electric, later called Lukes M&M Electric. Health care is one of them, and Davis says that 20 percent of people on Medicaid account for 80 percent of Medicaid cost and many of those are health people with undertreated mental health and substance abuse challenges and are high users of emergency services. If there is, well supply it. Washington State Court Directory: Snohomish County; Superior Court 3000 Rockefeller Ave, MS 502 Everett, WA 98201-4046 Map & Directions Phone . Judge ProTem serving Edmonds and Everett Municipal Courts; Snohomish Its no surprise the state of Washington is becoming one of the. Both are supporters or Board Members of VSS. Even, and was a clinical director of a mental health center. 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. 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. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Judge George Appels crimes againstRamanveer Bains, the above opinion letters were signed by Snohomish County employees,Detective R. Lewis,Christopher Yue, Keri Wallace,Kaia Scott, Amanda Harpell, and Cindy Larsenand was originally posted onhttps://www.heraldnet.com/opinion/appel-works-with-child-advocates/. After Compass Health decides that you the accused are competent ( as there is no case where Compass Health ever held that a defendant wasnt competent to stand trial), next point of order from our good friends inside Snohomish County is what judge will be assigned. When the case displays, the upcoming court appearances display at the top, along with summary case information. Inside the Ok Boys home, several foster boys made allegations of sexual abuse against politicians from Olympia, and the main reason why Governor Gregoires decided to throw the case by missing a simple filing deadline. Obviously, if youre a corrupt judge, you cant fix cases if the accused is informed, and as for Ramanveer Bains, a man who speaks little English, he was doomed from the get go. I rightfully call Dawson Place a sham, and by perverting justice by its set up, also argue that its guilty of Sherman Anti Trust violations. I hold firm the belief that justice must serve everyone - or it The new link has been added. By 1983 he had moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts, with his wife and two boys. In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. In the Prosecutors Office, Grant serves as a member of the gender equity committee, hiring committee, and as a mentor. Eviction Resolution Pilot Program Press Release (PDF) Grant graduated from the New England School of Law. College costs at Stanford led to Lucas decision to transfer to the University of Washington. We encourage our citizens to become more familiar with their courts. But fails to tell voters he Grant sexu. After reading some of the comments you wrote, especially about my children, I decided it was time to make sure you are aware and that it is very clear this was not me and I was not present at that event or conference. "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.". With the cards stacked against the accused, is there such a thing as a fair trial? Participants of this interview includes Snohomish County prosecutors and sheriffs officers inside Dawson Place, an alleged non-profit group. She has a bachelor of science degree in microbiology and an MBA in operations management. Both qualified and well-spoken candidates, Grant and Lopez Shaw demonstrate a desire to serve justice and their communities. Most trials and hearings are open to the public. 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. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Scott Turow, later a famed author of legal thrillers, was one of his instructors. Superior Court has modified operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, please see below for changes. Learn more about Lopez-Shaw here. Although Mr. Grant denies he was at Lake Chelan, our county source says that the picture below is in fact Robert Grant. Education Snohomish County judge candidates make their cases. Grant lives in Edmonds with his wife Leah and their three children. I know about trauma, it can be healed, he said. Grant agreed to the importance of that diversity, but pointed to his representation of victims and others as contributing to his varied experiences. Judge George Appel never not once disclosed to Ramanveer Bains or in a open hearing that he worked inside Dawson Place. However, to get to the medical evaluation, first a interview is set up by Snohomish County Sheriffs Office. For those of who knew Seth Dawson as the corrupt prosecutor he is, naming Dawson Place after him was just a little booster. BA, Western Washington University; JD, New England School of Law. The taxpayers are paying for your defense, and it Snohomish County that hand picks which incompetent public defender gets assigned. Now onto another scam 501 (3) (c), i.e. (Andy Bronson / The Herald). support, I will bring my dedication to justice, safety, and community to One of the same issues that gave rise to the investigation of Gold Bars former Mayor Crystal Hill ( convicted of bank fraud in 2000, 2005). The day-to-day work of a judge is behind him, but Lucas plans to stay involved. Lucas, the first African American to serve on the Snohomish County Superior Court, has endorsed Grant. 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. Tom Cox, as my readers may recall, is also a good friend to Snohomish County Prosecutor Adam Cornell, and both served on Victim Support Services Board together. Be Proactive. Hopefully our readers can understand why a Judge nor Prosecutors like Robert Grant has any business running a non-profit company with taxpayer monies. A recent writer to The Herald tried to make the argument that Continue reading, Ive always thought great societies will always decline from within. //odysseyportal.courts.wa.gov/odyportal When doing case . Overnight lane reductions are scheduled Monday through Thursday, with more disruptions ahead this month. We provide this information so that voters will be Snohomish County Prosecutors Adam Cornell and Michelle Rutherford earlier this year were both cited by Judge Farris for unethical and felonious conduct of obstructing justice and destroying evidence. You decide is this is our so called American Democracy or not? Daniel Robert Sutherland, 38, Remer, Minnesota, criminal damage to property, no contest plea, one year of probation, restitution to be determined, $526 fine and court costs.. Aiyanna Shaye . Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Learn more about Sutton here. We have to try to heal people. Robert Grant's earnest dedication to performing his role with professionalism, respect, reason, and restraint is apparent in the courtroom. But the early 1980s saw teacher layoffs, Lucas said, and with two children it was time to change career paths. Lucas, 66, announced his upcoming retirement earlier this year. If you have questions regarding accessing additional information about court process and programs, please feel free to contact Court Administration. Snohomish Countys Malicious Prosecution of Immigrant Ramanveer Bains. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. If we can intervene in a persons life and improve it do it., Weiss, the Superior Courts presiding judge, said Lucas leaves behind a legacy of fighting against injustice and inequality.. Snohomish County Superior Court Position 8. We rightfully call this case fixing at every level. Trial begins. We have had the opportunity to observe Robert Grant as an attorney regularly appearing before the Snohomish County Superior Court. In November 2017, the Gold Bar Reporter sat in the audience listening to oral argument in Shavlik/West v Dawson Place. A few weeks ago, the Gold Bar Reporter broke the story of a so called 501 (3) ( c) titledhttp://dawsonplace.org/. You can learn more about him here. Second, this allows Snohomish County Prosecutors to fix all cases at all levels. the county; Snohomish County Democrats; Representative John Lovick and If true, should not the officials involved herein be prosecuted for violating the civil rights of the accused or charged with RICO? Edmonds resident and Deputy Prosecutor Robert Grant is running for Edmonds resident has support from Prosecutor Adam Cornell. First, theres no doubt that Dawson Place is being used to set up defendants. 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. Snohomish County government refers all rape and sexually abuse allegations to Dawson Place. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Lucas, the first African American to serve on the Snohomish County Superior Court, has endorsed Grant. He has been endorsed by Family Policy Institute of Washington Action. ", Lopez-Shaw, 52, knew she wanted to be a lawyer when she was 6 years old after seeing the movie "Inherit the Wind.". serves no one. But when we have the hottest years on recordand these fire seasons grow longer and longer, it was only a matter of time until this happened. He said he is committed to continuing his work on environmental issues during the next legislative session, along with other priorities. One. that is degrading to another person. In addition to working as a prosecutor, Grant serves as judge pro tempore in Edmonds and Everett. Another journalist sat down with Ramanveer Bains last week and learned that he doesnt speak nor understand English. 728 3rd St., Suite DMukilteo, WA 98275Ph: (425) 347-5634, Powered by ROAR Online Publication Software from Lions Light Corporation His absence will be deeply felt, and we wish him the best in his retirement years ahead, Weiss said. In the state Legislature, which I love, she chairs the Members of Color Caucus committee and helped to begin a robust discussion on police use of deadly force issues resulting in a creation of a stakeholder task force. The Prosecutor used only the interview that supported its position, and then hide the rest under seal from the jury, and Judge Appel squashes any attempt to include the other six interviews. His work as a prosecutor helped to give victims and the vulnerable a voice, he said. With all due respect, I've seen both Robert Grant and Cassandra Lopez-Shaw in court proceedings. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Allegations were that Gregoire missed a filing deadline costing the taxpayers of Washington State over $25,000,000.00 while she was the Attorney General of Washington State. You see it in drug court. With your better informed about the candidates. 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. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Robert Leachs political appointment was made by Governor Christine Gregoire. On February 21, 2023 a case was filed by Branting, Robert, and Security Tax Services, represented by Morrill, Howard . Marysville, and Mukilteo; and others. Thanks to ENAC for uploading the candidate statements to YouTube so all can watch. Once the decision is made to prosecute you, Snohomish County assigns you the accused to Compass Health. She also wants to make sure the county has someone who will listen and treat them fairly. Adolf Hitler would quite proud on how our American judicial system has progressed in favor of the state. 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. But the American people are entitled to it, nonetheless. 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