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Office of Governor Gary Locke
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - April 16, 2003
Contact:  Anna Kim-Williams, Governor’s Communications Office, 360-902-4136

Gov. Gary Locke Appoints Mary Roberts to King County Superior Court

Gov. Gary Locke today appointed Seattle attorney Mary Roberts to the King County Superior Court to replace retiring Judge Dale Ramerman.

“Mary has more than 17 years of experience in the legal system and has an extensive and diverse legal background in both civil and criminal law,” Locke said. “It is with great pleasure that I appoint her to the King County Superior Court.”

Roberts began her career working at the Public Defender Association before joining the civil division of the King County Prosecutor’s Office. Roberts moved to private practice in 1992 and is a partner at Frank Freed Roberts Subit & Thomas LLP, a six-attorney firm emphasizing employment law litigation. She has handled many cases involving labor and employment law and has served as an arbitrator on behalf of the King County Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration program.

“I have had the privilege as a lawyer to appear before many skilled and committed judges on the King County Superior Court,” Roberts said. “I hope the experience and energy I bring to the court will lead to my being counted among those whose dedication and wisdom serve the community so well.”

Roberts attended the University of Puget Sound for her undergraduate degree and the University of Washington Law School for her legal education. She was admitted to the Washington Bar in 1985.

Roberts will replace retiring Judge Dale Ramerman who has served on the bench since 1989.

“We thank Judge Ramerman for his service to the King County Superior Court,” Locke said. “I hope he will enjoy spending time with his seven grandchildren and working in his family garden.”


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