Endorsements

If you want intelligence, integrity and impartiality in a judge, you want Judge Polin.
— Kenneth Chang, Attorney

Judge Rachelle Anderson
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Breean Beggs
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Dean Chuang
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Raymond Clary
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Tim Fennessey
Spokane County Superior Court Judge

Judge Tony Hazel
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Kathleen O’Connor
Spokane County Superior Court
(retired)

Judge Julie McKay
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Annette Plese
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Jeremy Schmidt
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Michelle Szambelan
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Ellen Clark
Spokane County Superior Court (retired)

Judge Jerome J. Leveque
Spokane County Superior Court (retired)

Judge Maryann Moreno
Spokane County Superior Court (retired)

Judge Michael Price
Spokane County Superior Court (retired)

Judge Polin’s experience and work ethic are unmatched. She is a valued asset to Spokane Superior Court. Judge Marla Polin has my endorsement and full support for her re-election.
— Benjamin Platt, Attorney

Judge Andrew Biviano
Spokane County District Court

Judge Jennifer Fassbender
Spokane County District Court

Judge Patrick Johnson
Spokane County District Court

Judge Aimee Maurer
Spokane County District Court

Judge Jeffrey Smith
Spokane County District Court

Judge Jenny Zappone
Spokane County District Court

Judge Jacquelyn High-Edward
Spokane County Superior Court

Judge Gregory Tripp
Spokane County District Court (retired)

Judge Tracy Staab
Court of Appeals, Division III

Judge Kevin Korsmo
Court of Appeals, Division III (retired)

Judge Gloria Ochoa-Bruck
Spokane Municipal Court

Judge Kristin O’Sullivan
Spokane Municipal Court

The Spokane County Deputy Sheriff’s Association is proud to endorse Judge Marla Polin in her campaign to be re-elected as one of our Spokane County Superior Court Judges. Judge Polin is a long time resident graduating from Gonzaga Law School. She has demonstrated her passion, dedication, and competence through her continued public service to our community.
— Spokane County Deputy Sheriff's Association

Commissioner Michael Johnston
Washington Supreme Court

Commissioner Tami Chavez
Spokane County Superior Court

Commissioner Eugene Cruz
Spokane County Superior Court

Commissioner Kevin Stewart
Spokane County Superior Court

Commissioner Nichole Swennumson
Spokane County Superior Court

Commissioner Michelle Ressa
Spokane County Superior Court

Commissioner Jerry Scharosch
Spokane County Superior Court

Tom Tremaine
Attorney & Kalispel Tribal Court Judge (retired)

James Kirkham
Kittitas County Superior Court Commissioner

Judge Gary Libey
Whitman County Superior Court

Judge David Stevens
Mason County Superior Court Judge

Speaking from the perspective of someone who tried several cases against her, Marla Polin is one of the most knowledgeable and fair minded people I have ever met.
— Thomas Howe, Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Senator Andy Billig
Majority Leader, Washington State Senate

Steve Tucker

Former Spokane County Prosecutor

Reese Sterett
Assistant Attorney General

Rachel Sterett
Assistant Attorney General

Preston McCollam
Criminal Chief, Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney

Jonathan Degen
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

John Grasso
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Keri Janda
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Emily Leddige
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Deric Martin
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 

Mike Nelson
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Ryne Shaw
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Emily Sullivan
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Mary Ann Brady
Spokane County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (retired)

Thomas Howe
Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

Alison McPeek
Spokane County Public Defender

Victoria Blumhorst
Counsel for Defense

Tom Sahlberg
Spokane P.D. and Washington State Parole Board (retired)

Judge Polin has excellent experience, work ethic, and judicial temperament. I strongly endorse her.
— Judge Andrew Biviano

Addrian Boyd 
Attorney

I’sabeau Bozanich
Attorney

Chris Bugbee
Attorney

Mark Cassell
Attorney   

Kenneth Chang
Attorney 

Steve Clark
Attorney 

Rob Cossey
Attorney

Gina Costello
Attorney

Kevin Curtis
Attorney

Maija M. Druffel
Attorney

Chloe Grundmeier
Attorney  

Brooke Hagara
Attorney

Courtney Hagermann
Attorney 

Julie Harrington
Attorney

Steve Hassing
Attorney

Jenna Hatch
Attorney 

Jim Hatch
Attorney

Kara Hill
Attorney

Heather Hoover
Attorney 

Paul Mack
Attorney

Lisa Malpass
Attorney

Pete March
Attorney

Craig A. Mason
Attorney

Morgan Maxey
Attorney

Thomas McGarry
Attorney

Chris Phelps
Attorney

Benjamin Platt
Attorney

Gloria Porter
Attorney

Gabrielle Roth
Attorney

Kelly Sawyer
Attorney

Annika Scharosch
Attorney

Mary Schultz
Attorney

Karen Schweigert
Attorney

Taylor Shaefer
Attorney

Eric Shumaker
Attorney

McKenzie Small
Attorney

Lynden Smithson
Attorney

Julie Twyford
Attorney 

Dutch Wetzel
Attorney

Jennifer Wofford
Attorney

Laura Umetsu
Attorney

Erin Brown

Cat Czako

Holly Draper

Gayle Earling

Lisa Foglesong

Virginia Knowles

Jeff McLaughlin

Nancy Nance

Tracy Rayfield

Susan Robson

Rebecca Severtsen-Rea

Troy Sims

Alan Westfield

Mary Wissink

Local 492, Council 2, AFSCME
representing Spokane County Detention Services Corrections Deputies 

Judge Marla Polin has my endorsement and my full support for her re-election. Her experience, dedication to public service, and fair-mindedness are qualities that make her an excellent judge.
— Judge Rachelle Anderson