Bellevue attorney Patty Kuderer announced Oct. 20 she will campaign for the 48th Legislative District House seat being vacated by Rep. Ross Hunter. Rep. Kuderer was recently appointed to the seat by the King County Council.

“Representative Hunter’s shoes will be tough to fill but I strongly believe we need another strong advocate for our public schools from this district in Olympia. That’s why I’m so passionate about seeking this appointment,” said Patty Kuderer.

Patty has been a long-time volunteer for the Chinook Middle School PTA including Co-President from 2002 – 2005. She won the “Golden Acorn” award for her volunteer service in 2005.

She moved to the Northwest over 16 years ago. She has nearly 30 years’ experience as an attorney in municipal and private practice. She has represented individuals in employment discrimination cases andinjured by texting, drunk or other negligent drivers. She is an advocate for open government, becoming well-versed in public records laws when working as a city attorney, an area she continues to practice in today. She has argued before the Minnesota Appellate and State Supreme Courts.

Patty has also volunteered for numerous non-profits including The Peace Alliance, Virtues Children Nepal, Chrysalis Domestic Violence Center and the Minnesota International Health Volunteers. She currently serves as a Precinct Committee Officer for the 48th District Democrats.

Patty Kuderer grew up in Minnesota, got a law degree from William Mitchell College of Law and practiced law as a City Attorney, and a personal injury/employment discrimination lawyer. Patty currently lives in Clyde Hill.