Legal/Judicial Experience: Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Joseph Coleman (retired) of the Washington Court of Appeals.  Joined law firm of Gordon Thomas Honeywell, becoming a partner in 1992.  In 1995, became a founding member of Pepple Cantu Schmidt.  Member of King County and Washington State Bar Associations.

Other Professional Experience: No information submitted

Education: JD, University of Iowa School of Law, Order of the Coif

Community Service: Member and former President of Mt. Baker Community Club; served on the boards and as co-chairman of the Pike Place Market Foundation and Pike Place Preservation and Development Authority; Chair of Waterfront Development Committee from 2010-2015

Statement: “I’ve known Jackson Schmidt for over 25 years. His depth of legal experience, knowledge, and personal integrity make him hands down the best choice for King County Superior Court Judge!” – Peter Steinbruek

Jackson is committed to the idea that every person deserves equal justice under the law, as well as to the integrity and fairness needed by those serving in our justice system. He has been rated “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by the Join Asian Bar and “Well Qualified” by the King County Bar Association and LGBT (QLAW).

Jackson began his career as a Judicial Clerk in the Washington Court of Appeals before dedicating years of pro bono work to fighting for the preservation of Pike Place Market. He has worked tirelessly for the Market on the boards of the Pike Place Market Foundation and the Market Preservation and Development Authority. He has been endorsed by attorneys he has litigated with and against, as well as by judges he has appeared before. The legal community, community leaders, and elected officials agree: Jackson Schmidt is the best choice for King County Superior Court.

Endorsed: Councilmember Tim Burgess, Supreme Court Justice Rosselle Pekelis (retired), King County Councilmember Rod Dembowski, and more…