Legal/Judicial Experience
Public Defense Attorney for five years working in Benton and Franklin County Superior, District, and Juvenile courts, and Pasco Municipal Court. Franklin County Preliminary Appearance Attorney for five years making hundreds of bail arguments and handling thousands of first appearances. 

Other Professional Experience
World Relief Legal Services (2017); Police Cadet Intern, WSU Police Department (2014-2015); Surveillance Intern, WSU Department of Criminal Justice (2013).

Education
Tri-Cities Prep (2007-2009, 2010-2011); Chiawana (2009-2010); CBC (2009-2010, 2012-2013); WSU (2013-2015), Criminal Justice & Political Science, Magna Cum Laude_;_ Georgia State University School of Law, J.D (2015-2018).

**Community Service
**Pro Bono Recognition Program (2017-2018); 380+ hours of volunteer legal services.

**Statement
**My experience serving as a public defense attorney in Franklin County for the past five years uniquely qualifies me to be your next District Court Judge. Every day, I work closely with prosecuting attorneys, court staff, current elected judges, the Office of Public Defense, jail staff, and defendants. My close working relationship with each facet of the Franklin County criminal justice system provides me with an innate ability to hear criticism from each perspective and make appropriate changes when necessary. 

I believe the Court should work for the community. As District Court judge, I will appropriately weigh outcomes for victims and defendants; manage the court as a neutral officiant of the law rather than imposing my beliefs from the bench; prioritize judicial efficiency by ensuring the Court respects jail staff and attorneys’ time; focus on rehabilitation by actively participating in therapeutic courts; respect defendants’ dignity while requiring accountability for offenses;  and impose cost parity with courts such as Benton County and Pasco Municipal. 

It is an honor to run for District Court judge and to have the opportunity to give back to the community that raised me.

To learn more, please visit www.nguyenforjudge.com.