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Angela Anderson
Legal/Judicial Experience
District Court Judge, October 2021-present
Other Professional Experience
Anderson Legal PLLC 2019-2021; Lynden Municipal Court Public Defender 2019-2021; Whatcom County Public Defender 2006-2019
Education
Juris Doctorate from Washington & Lee University, School of Law; Bachelor's Degree from Truman State University
Community Service
Whatcom Community College’s Criminal Justice Program Advisory Committee
Statement
As Whatcom County District Court's first female judge I am proud to serve our community. My record reflects my commitment to fairness and justice. My accomplishments on the bench include the creation of Family Justice Court, which holds domestic violence offenders accountable while ensuring that they also receive treatment. I preside over Whatcom County’s Mental Health Court. It provides defendants with serious mental health challenges services that decrease their chances of returning to the criminal justice system. District Court prides itself on reducing access to justice barriers by offering zoom appearances for court and providing swift and timely hearings for individuals seeking protection orders or small claims trials. In my first term, I demonstrated that I am dedicated to upholding the rule of law while treating all parties with dignity. I ask for your vote.
Elected District Court Judge (Position 2) in 2022; previously a trial attorney and small business owner for 20 years
Other Professional Experience
Invited faculty at Judicial College for five-year term; active member of therapeutic courts and court rules committees; improved access to justice by modernizing local rules and expanding remote court access; founder of District Court’s first Youth Court; frequently speaks in local schools on civics and driver education
Education
J.D., Seattle University; B.A., Criminal Justice, Simon Fraser University
Community Service
Active supporter of local nonprofits including Whatcom Humane Society, Brigid Collins, St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, and the Food Bank gleaning program; Lions Club member
Statement
Elections are about voters, not candidates. Judge Rands remains committed to all the people of Whatcom County and doing the hard work this position requires. Over the past three-plus years, he brought a strong work ethic, integrity, and fairness to the bench in what he considers the best job in public service. As a lawyer, he was effective one client at a time; as a judge, he serves hundreds of people each day. Judge Rands is committed to ensuring that everyone who enters his courtroom is treated with respect, dignity, and has full access to justice under the law.
Teaching at Judicial College and speaking to local students about civics and the courts are among the most meaningful parts of Judge Rands’ work. These efforts reflect his commitment to strengthening public trust and understanding our justice system. Judge Rands remains honored to continue serving the Whatcom County community.
