Radzimski has ‘common touch’

In the early 1980s I had the good fortune to practice law in front of Ferry County District Court Judge Steve Konz. Judge Konz was one of the last lay district court judges in rural, small-town Washington. He presided over a people’s court - he used common sense, was patient and always polite - Judge Konz had the ‘common touch.’

In later years, I practiced with, or in front of, three Stevens County District Court judges: District and Superior Court Judge Larry Kristianson, private attorney and part-time Judge Dave McGrane, and deputy prosecutor and later full-time Judge Pam Payne. They each had their own style, but they shared the same attributes I experienced with Judge Konz. And, they each took responsibility for all that happened in their courts.

Lech Radzimski practiced in my court for eight years, two or three times a week. He handled serious adult felonies and all juvenile court offenses. In those years, I observed many of the attributes that make a good district court judge. Mr. Radzimski was patient with youthful offenders, as well as difficult adult felons. He was respectful to court personnel, opposing counsel and the public. He was a strong advocate, but never overzealous. And, he took responsibility for all his decisions as a deputy prosecutor - a true professional.

I urge Stevens County voters to vote for Lech Radzimski. He, too, has that ‘common touch.’

Allen C. Nielson, retired Superior Court judge

Kettle Falls