-My name is Lindsay Calkins, and I'm running for Seattle
Municipal Court Open Seat 5.
I'm the daughter of an Air Force flight surgeon,
and I was taught to serve the public from a young age.
I currently serve as co-chair of the King
County Bar Association Judicial and Litigation
Committee. I graduated from Princeton University with honors
and served on the University of Chicago Law Review.
I'm a trial and appellate
attorney with nearly 15 years of litigation experience
focused on criminal appeals and resentencing work.
I also have substantive civil
experience and was part of the team that brought
the minimum wage ordinance to Seattle.
Throughout my career I have handled
complex legal issues requiring careful preparation,
thoughtful decision-making, and respect for the people
whose lives are affected by the legal system.
Before law school, I worked as an immigration paralegal,
helping individuals and families navigate difficult and often
overwhelming legal processes.
During law school, I worked in the Civil Rights and
Police Accountability Clinic, helping to promote
transparency and equity in the law enforcement system.
These experiences reinforced my belief that our
legal system works best when every person is heard
and treated fairly and with dignity.
I am running for Seattle Municipal Court
because I believe courts should be fair, thoughtful,
and grounded in the real lives of people who come
before them.
Every person who enters the courtroom deserves
careful consideration and equal treatment under
the law.
I also believe strongly in access to justice.
For many people, municipal court is the
first and sometimes only interaction with the
legal system.
It should be a place where people understand
what's happening, where language access is prioritized,
and where everyone is treated with respect
regardless of their background or circumstances.
My name is Lindsay Calkins and I would be
honored to have your vote.