Full Biography for Arnold M. "Arnie" Young

Candidate for
Evergreen District Court Judge; Position 2

EDUCATION

Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D. 1969, American Jurisprudence Award, Constitutional Law Member, Law Review

University of Washington BA in Business Administration, 1965, Major, Accounting

Bothell High School, 1960

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1969-1972. Snohomish County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. Responsibilities included making initial criminal charging decisions, jury and non-jury trials of misdemmeanors and felonies and civil representation of the Board of Equalization and Board of Adjustment

1972-Present. Private Practice. Primary fields of practice include criminal law, domestice relations, real estate, construction, personal injury, collection, and wills

JUDICIAL EXPERIENCE

1978-Present. Judge Pro-Tem

I have regularly served as a Judge Pro-Tem in each of the Snohomish County District Courts (Evergreen, Cascade, Everett, and South District.) During this time I have heard thousands of cases, including every kind of case considered in District Court, traffic and other criminal cases, jury and non-jury trials, mitigation and contested hearings for traffic infractions, anti-harassment hearings, small claims and civil trials.

1989-Present. Jail Commissioner

At the Snohomish County Jail on weekday mornings and every other Sunday, I conduct hearings of inmates in custody on warrants or new charges. The Snohomish County District Court Judges have appointed me with full authority to serve on their behalf. My responsibilities include arraignment, trial setting, sentencing, review of sentences, and entry of restraining orders.

1984-Present. Arbitrator, Snohomish County Superior Court

I have served on the Board of Arbitrators for Snohomish County since the inception of mandatory arbitration in Superior Court. Civil cases concerning claims not exceeding $35,000.00 are assigned to me for hearing after an arbitrator selection process by the parties' attorneys. I am frequently chosen to serve by lawyers in this process because they trust my judgment. I hve also served on arbitration panels in insurance disputes.

1989-Present. Mediator

I have served as a private mediator and for Settlement Now, an organization formed by judges, insurance company plaintiff and defense attorneys, and insurance companies, providing an alternate dispute resolution forum in personal injury cases.

MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Snohomish County Bar Association Board of Trustees, 1989-1991

Federal District Court, Western District of Washington