James A. Andersen

James A. Andersen (born September 21, 1924) is an American former politician and judge in the state of Washington.

James A. Andersen
Andersen in 1969
Justice of the Washington State Supreme Court
In office
1984–1995
Preceded byCharles F. Stafford Jr.
Member of the Washington State Senate for the 48th district
In office
1968–1972
Member of the Washington House of Representatives for the 48th district
In office
1959–1967
Personal details
Born (1924-09-21) September 21, 1924
Auburn, Washington, United States
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Washington (BA, LLB)
OccupationAttorney, politician, judge

The son of a coal miner, and one himself for a time, Anderson served in the United States Army as a combat infantryman in World War II, where he was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge near Bastogne.[1][2][3] He then attended the University of Washington, receiving his Arts degree in 1949, and law degree from the University of Washington Law School in 1951.[2]

Andersen served in the Washington State Senate as a Republican from the 48th District from 1968 to 1972, and in the Washington House of Representatives from District 48 from 1959 to 1967. From July 9, 1984 to January 9, 1995, he was a justice of the Washington Supreme Court, including a stint as Chief Justice in 1993.[4] He was appointed to the court following the death of Justice Charles F. Stafford, and was subsequently re-elected to the seat.[3]

Andersen married Billiette, with whom he had two children.[2]

References
  1. "Judge James A. Andersen". www.courts.wa.gov. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  2. "PICTORIAL DIRECTORY - 1969 WASHINGTON STATE LEGISLATURE" (PDF). Retrieved June 10, 2020.
  3. "4 new justices make history on high court", Spokane Chronicle (January 14, 1985), p. 3.
  4. http://www.sos.wa.gov/legacyproject/historymakersdetail.aspx?personid=1184
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