by Salina James | Jun 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
Angelo Petruss Award for Lawyers in Government Service Rebecca Bernard Montesano The Angelo Petruss Award for Lawyers in Government Service is named in honor of Angelo R. Petruss, a senior assistant attorney general who passed away during his term of service on the...
by Salina James | May 11, 2023 | News
Pioneering Prosecutor, Marilyn Brenneman dies at age 74.
by Salina James | Mar 7, 2023 | News
Anne Jordan Phinney Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Anne Phinney crafted the state’s argument in Washington state’s Doll case, which was ultimately successful in upholding as constitutional the trial court’s decision to permanently bar the defendant from possessing...
by Salina James | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Andy Miller looks back on his career, and looks onto retirement. Read more.
by Salina James | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Eric Eisinger, the first Benton County Prosecutor since 1986, takes office in 2023. Read more. See also: Q&A with Eric Eisinger.
by Salina James | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Amy Vira, San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney as of January 2023. When asked what qualities make a good prosecutor, Vira said, “An even temper, calm, measured, thoughtful.” In other words, prosecutors should not react emotionally, or hot-headedly. Read...
by Salina James | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Leesa Manion, King County Prosecuting Attorney as of January 2023, talked with KNKX Social Justice Reporter on drug possession, bail, and gun violence. Read more.
by Salina James | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Amy Vira was sworn in by San Juan District Court Judge Carolyn M. Jewett during an official ceremony on December 30th. Read the full article here.
by Salina James | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
The same year Jim Nagle first arrived at the Walla Walla County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as a deputy prosecutor, Ronald Reagan was inaugurated for his second term as U.S. President. Read the full article here.
by Salina James | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Leesa called her swearing-in ceremony before a packed courtroom in the King County Courthouse “a celebration”, saying that being the first woman and the first person of color to hold the office was the honor of her life. Read the full article...