Robert E. West, Jr.

Robert West is a native of the Pacific Northwest, and attended the University of Washington, earning bachelor degrees in economics and biology, and a masters degree in economics. In 1972, he entered the University of Puget Sound law school as a member of its first class, graduated in 1974, earning his juris doctor degree, with distinction, and was admitted to the Washington State Bar in May 1975, as a member of the first graduating class from UPS.

Robert West began his professional practice in 1975, when he joined the respected law firm of Hawkins & Ingalls, founded in 1958. Through the years firm members have been active participants in professional, charitable and civic activities.

Education

University of Pugent Sound School of Law

• Juris Doctor, with distinction, 1974

University of Washington

• Master of Arts (Economics), 1972
• Bachelor of Arts (Economics), 1970
• Bachelor of Science (Biology), 1970

Professional

• Municipal Court Judge, City of Black Diamond, 1979 - 2005
• Hearing Examiner - Drug Seizure Hearings
• King County Superior Court Arbitrator
• District and Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem
• Hearing Officer - Teacher Discharge Hearings

Bar Admissions

• Washington State Bar
• United States District Court, Western District of Washington
• United States District Court, Ninth Circuit
• United States Supreme Court

Professional Affilitations

• Washington State Bar Association
• South King County Bar Association
  President, Director, Member
• Seattle-King County Bar Association
• Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  Speaker - Peoples and Seniors’ Law Schools
• American Bar Association
• District Court and Municipal Judges' Association

Civic Activities

• City of Auburn Planning Commission
  Chairman, Member
• City of Auburn Board of Adjustments
• Auburn Area Economic Development Association
  Chairman, Member
• Auburn Area Chamber of Commerce
  President, Director, Member
• Auburn Rotary Club
  President, Director, Member
  Paul Harris Fellow
• Auburn Downtown Association
  President, Director, Member

Contact Robert E. West, Jr. at rwest@WestLawOffices.com