A Community’s Declaration: What it Represents for Judge Davis
Endorsements are not just nice things to say about someone-endorsements carry immense weight as powerful affirmations of trust, confidence, and respect. For Judge TaTeasha Davis, the endorsements she has garnered reflect all that she has meant and done for Pierce County’s justice system and the communities it serves. Through her endorsements we see that Judge Davis has established herself a lifetime reputation as a person full of compassion, integrity and accountability. To see her garner so many endorsements reinforces the enormous faith she has earned for her unrelenting dedication to fair and accessible justice.
Backed by the Entire Pierce County Superior Court Bench
One of the clearest indicators of Judge Davis’s strong support in this campaign is the fact that she has received the unanimous endorsement of the entire Pierce County Superior Court bench. That kind of broad support is a powerful testament to the respect that Judge Davis enjoys with her colleagues-fellow judges that have worked with and before her, and have had every opportunity to experience firsthand her professionalism, ethics, and stellar judicial temperament. Such a strong endorsement is not given lightly. But it is given enthusiastically, and reflects the fact that she is trusted to administer those qualities in her capacity as Pierce County’s next Presiding Judge.
Support and Praise from Legal Organizations and Community Groups
Beyond her colleagues, Judge Davis has also received the enthusiastic support of a broad spectrum of local bar associations. Tacoma-Pierce County Bar, Washington Women Lawyers, Pierce County Minority Bar Association, and the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys Guild all endorse Judge Davis as a judicial leader. The organizations all point to Judge Davis’s commitment to justice, advocacy on behalf of the most vulnerable-including victims of domestic violence-and efforts to ensure increased transparency in the court system.
Evaluated as “Exceptionally Well Qualified” by Independent Committees
Judge Davis’s qualifications have also been confirmed by independent panels responsible for evaluating judicial candidates in Washington State. She has received the highest “Exceptionally Well Qualified” rating given by the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Judicial Evaluation Committee, and similar ratings from the Loren Miller Bar Association. These ratings testify to her extensive legal experience, open-mindedness, and ability to handle a challenging case load-qualities critical to serving as a Superior Court Judge in a diverse and expanding community.
Guardian from Community Leaders and Advocates
Besides organizations, Judge Davis holds the support of an array of community leaders, advocates, and electeds. Elected officials in Tacoma and throughout the 27th and 29th legislative districts (which are currently split within Pierce County), along with leaders of advocacy groups for families, veterans, and Native youth have expressed support for Judge Davis. These leaders recognize the commitment to justice Judge Davis has exhibited her entire life-as well as her commitment to listen, and reach out to historically underserved communities.
Implications of these Endorsements
Taken together, these endorsements send a strong message to voters: Judge Davis is clearly the best choice to continue to serve on the Pierce County Superior Court. Endorsements from one’s legal peers and other community organizations are not given lightly. Looking back over many years of legal practice, leadership, ethical behavior and attitudes, as well as a record of treating all who come before the court with respect and fairness, endorsements mean that Judge Davis has earned the right to be trusted not only to translate the law into practical guidance for others but to do so with compassion and a singular commitment to each person’s human dignity.
A Judge for All Pierce County
Judge Davis’s wide-ranging support speaks to her treatment of all people who stand before her as a judge-ensuring that every voice is heard and everyone stands on equal footing. Judge Davis has spent years getting to know and serving as the Financial Law Attorney, helping survivors of domestic violence as a Staff Attorney for the Tacoma YWCA, and as a Commissioner on the Indeterminate Sentence Review Board; she understands the trials that families, businesses, and our most vulnerable residents face in Pierce County. Her endorsements are not simply an acknowledgment of her qualifications for this position-they are an endorsement of the connection and compassion she shows to everyone that appears before her bench.
Join the Cause: Support Judge Davis’s Re-Election
Your endorsement matters, and works, but it is only through the involvement of each and every person that real change is possible. Judge Davis asks that you join her campaign to keep Pierce County courts compassionate and accountable. You can contribute to that goal by supporting her with a donation through our secure online system, volunteering your time, or following her campaign. To get involved, contact the campaign by mail at 1625 E 72nd St #700-210, Tacoma, WA 98404, by phone or email (information below), or in person via facebook at facebook.com/keepjudgedavis. With your help we can make sure that Pierce County’s courts remain accessible to every person and where everyone is treated with respect, and fairness.