Mary Fairhurst

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Justice Mary E. Fairhurst is a member of the Washington State Supreme Court. She began her legal career in the Supreme Court as a judicial clerk, working for Chief Justice William H. Williams in 1984 and later Justice William C. Goodloe until 1986.

Justice Fairhurst served the citizens of the State of Washington in the Washington Attorney General's office. She worked with Attorneys General Christine Gregoire and Ken Eikenberry. Her specialties in the areas of criminal justice, transportation, revenue and labor. In 1998, Attorney General Gregoire gave her Steward of Justice award to Justice Fairhurst.

Justice Fairhurst worked on the constitutional amendment to increase the rights of crime victims while still honoring the constitutional rights of the accused. She organized the statewide conferences on domestic violence.

Justice Fairhurst served as the president of the Washington State Bar Association. She was the second woman and youngest attorney to hold this position. She also served on the Bar Board of Governors representing the Third Congressional District as President of the Washington Women Lawyers. She has worked hard to enhance the opportunities for women and minorities in the profession and to ensure justice for low-income individuals and families.

Justice Fairhurst earned her law degree magna cum laude from Gonzaga University School of Law, in 1984. She earned her undergraduate degree in political science cum laude from Gonzaga University in 1979. She currently serves on the Gonzaga Law School Board of Advisers.