Re-Elect Judge Mary Logan

About Judge Logan

Dedicated to Justice

Since 1996, I have made Spokane, Washington my home. I was born and raised in San Diego, California where I lived until I was 21 years old. I moved to Missoula, Montana where I graduated with honors from the University of Montana in 1983 with a major in Political Science and minors in Sociology and Philosophy. In 1988, I graduated from Monterey College of law with a JD, passed the California Bar that same year and continued working with a Medical Malpractice attorney representing those injured by the negligence of their doctors. In 1989 I was sent to and completed a N.I.T.A. course held at USD, San Diego, California. After practicing as plaintiff's counsel in this capacity, I was hired away by opposing counsel after a trial in 1994 to begin representing 13 different Cities along the Central Coast of California in matters dealing with everything from trip and fall incidents to flood damage cases to Civil Rights litigation.

In 1996 I moved to Spokane, Washington where I represented 2 towns as General Counsel until hired by the City of Spokane Public Defender's Office in 1997 when I began representing the indigent and disenfranchised accused of criminal conduct. I tried approximately 30 jury trials in that position until I was appointed as a Judge to the newly formed Municipal Court in 2009, a position I have retained unchallenged at elections. I have waited tables at fine dining establishments, pulled shots as a barista and guided blind skiers down the slopes of Mammoth Mountain. I am currently at the beck and call of my still quite active 98 year old mother, my 12 year old granddaughter and chief mentor and supporter of my soon to be 33 year old Attorney-in-training son who currently works for Spokane County Public Defenders as well as my 31 year old step son who has delighted us with 2 grandchildren while selling real estate in the northern part of the state. I also try finding time to travel with my husband and run 3-5 half marathons a season.

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Spokane Indians Baseball Team and Operations Fly Together recognizes and donates to the Spokane Veterans Forum during Friday’s Military and Veterans Appreciation night. (Pictured): Spokane Veterans Forum(from left to right): Hon. Tim Fitzgerald (Board Chairman), Bob Mirasole (Past President), Hon. Mary Logan (VET Court Judge), Leslie Burks (Treasurer) and Otto Klien ( Spokane Indians SVP)

Professional Background

Over three decades of legal experience serving our community

Professional Experience

Dedicated Legal Career

City of Spokane Municipal Court Judge | 2009 - Present

Appointed by Mayor in 2009, retained in uncontested elections in 2010, 2014, 2018 & 2022. Served as Presiding Judge from 2009 through 2014.

City of Spokane Public Defender | 1997 - 2008

Represented indigent and disenfranchised clients accused of criminal conduct, conducting approximately 30 jury trials.

Associate Attorney | 1993 - 1996

Atchison, Anderson, Hurley & Barisone

Partner/Business Manager | 1990 - 1993

Law Firm of Frey and Logan

Associate Attorney | 1988 - 1989

Law Office of Anthony Frey & Associates

Awards & Recognition

Presidential Award - District and Municipal Court Association (2024)
Co-Recipient of Washington State Bar Association's APEX award (2018)
WSBA Access to Justice Committee Judicial Leadership Award (2015)
Certificate of Excellence – Teamwork – Mayoral Recognition (2014)
Center for Justice – Justice Hero Award (2014)
Program of the Year Municipal Probation Award (2014)

Education

Juris Doctor

Monterey College of Law, 1986-1988
Bachelor of Arts

University of Montana, 1981-1983

Graduated with honors in Political Science with minors in Sociology and Philosophy

Teaching & Leadership

Judicial College Assistant Dean and Dean (2018 & 2019)
Judicial College Faculty (2017-2019) - Judicial Independence
USAID/Center for Justice Innovation Liaison Presenter (2023)
Faculty Presenter - Center for Justice Innovations (2025)
Gender and Justice Commission - Co-author (2019)
Co-Author of Pretrial Reform Task Force Report (2017)
Street Law Program Instructor (2013-2014, 2022-2023)

Professional Associations & Memberships

Board for Judicial Administration DMCJA Representative (2016-2024)
Board of Governors Municipal Court Representative - DMCJA (2010-2014)
Education Committee Member (2010-2016)
Trial Court Operations Funding Committee (2014)
Trial Court Sentencing and Supervision Committee
Therapeutic Courts Committee

Chair and Peer Counselor for the Judicial Assistance Services Program
Veterans' Therapeutic Court Judge (2012-present)
Community Court "Core Engineer" (2010-present)
California State Bar Association Member since 1988
Washington State Bar Association Member since 1996

Support Judge Logan

Campaign Endorsements 2025

We are proud to be supported by a wide range of distinguished individuals from the legal, civic, and community sectors.

Judicial Endorsements

State Supreme Court

Chief Justice Debra Stephens
Justice Mary Yu

State Appellate Court

Judge John Cooney
Judge Tracy Staab
Judge George Fearing

Superior Court

Judge Ellen Kalama Clark, Spokane County (Retired)
Judge Harold Clarke III, Spokane County (Retired)
Judge Kathleen O'Connor, Spokane County (Retired)
Judge Linda Tompkins, Spokane County (Retired)
Judge Rachelle Anderson, Spokane County
Judge Breean Beggs, Spokane County
Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren, Spokane County
Judge Dean Chuang, Spokane County
Judge Raymond Clary, Spokane County
Judge Jaime Hawk, King County
Judge Tony Hazel, Spokane County
Judge Jacquelyn High-Edwards, Spokane County
Judge David Keenam, King County
Judge Annette Plese, Spokane County
Judge Marla Polin, Spokane County
Judge Michelle Szambelan, Spokane County
Judge Indu Thomas, Thurston County
Commissioner Tami Chavez, Spokane County
Commissioner Eugene Cruz, Spokane County
Commissioner Julia Pelc, Spokane County
Commissioner Michelle Ressa, Spokane County
Commissioner Kevin Stewart, Spokane County
Commissioner Nichole Swennumson, Spokane County
Judge Jeremy Schmidt, Spokane County
Commissioner Fred Aronow – COL (RET) US Army / Spokane County

District Court

Judge Vance Peterson – LTC US Army / Spokane County
Judge Andrew Biviano, Spokane
Judge Jennifer Fassbender, Spokane
Judge Richard Leland, Spokane
Judge Jeff Smith, Spokane
Judge Jennifer Zappone, Spokane
Commissioner Rob Seines, Spokane County (Retired)

Municipal Court

Judge Anita Crawford Willis, Seattle
Judge Angelle Gerl, Airway Heights
Judge Dave Larsen, Federal Way
Judge Kristin O'Sullivan, Spokane
Commissioner Gerald Caniglia, Spokane
Commissioner Molly Nave, Spokane

Elected Officials

Mayor Lisa Brown
Former Council President Ben Stuckart
Council President Betsy Wilkerson
Council Member Kitty Klitzke
Former Spokane City Council President Joe Shogan LTC (RET) USA/USAR

Attorney Endorsements

Frank Cikutovich
Steven Clark
Charles Cleveland
Wendy Colton
Rick Eichstaedt
Kate Allison
Taylor Reid
Kyle Madsen
Dr. Pam Kohlmeier

Michiko Fjeld
Sarah Freedman
Dana Hahn
Mary Lou Johnson
Thomas McGarry
Kate Telis
Travis Timm
Justine Timm

Mark Prothero
Brian Raymon
Amy Sullivan
Nicole Pippenger
Scott Staab
Kyle Frey
Camerina Zorrozua
Mary Ann Brady
Jason Chenette
Madi Bates
Jonathan Schmidt
Raechel Holbrook

Community Endorsements

Mary Weathers
Christa Arguinchona
Kay McGlockin
Brenda Corbett
Terrance Mitchell
Suzi Hokouson
Sunni Mace
Laurie Stewart
Analesa Mason
Mia Ernst

Media Coverage

Recent news and interviews featuring Judge Logan

Heroes Walk 5K & Community Resource Fair takes place in downtown Spokane

Campaign News

Latest updates from the campaign trail

Feb 13

Spokane's Community Court handles most nonviolent offenses downtown. While arrests increase, founders say improving quality of life is "not an easy fix."

A chalkboard in the front of the courtroom has a handwritten message on it. "One step in the right direction: Being HERE."

Dec 19, 2013

A New Approach

Spokane's new community court meets offenders where they are, and looks to help them before turning to jail.

Sept 09, 2019

Study: Spokane Community Court effective at reducing recidivism, connecting defendants to services

Spokane's Community Court operates out of the downtown public library — officials have since launched an identical program at the Northeast Community Center

May 26, 2016

Justice Cycle

Downtown patrol officers steer minor criminals toward Spokane's therapeutic Community Court

Dec 01, 2022

I Saw You

NEVER IMAGINED... There's so many things that I need to say and so many things I have experienced in the past year.

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Contact Information

For campaign inquiries, event information, or to volunteer:

reelectjudgemarylogan@gmail.com
(509) 808-2572
Campaign to Re-elect Judge Mary Logan
3016 S Perry St
Spokane, WA 99203

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