Hon. Candace Hooper

Candace Hooper is a seasoned legal professional who has served as the Chief Deputy Prosecutor for the Kittitas County Prosecutor's Office since 1987 and was elected as the Position 1 Judge of the Kittitas County Superior Court in 2016. A Harvard University alumna with a Bachelor’s degree in Classical Archaeology (1980) and a J.D. from the University of Washington, Hooper brings nearly thirty years of courtroom experience as a trial and appellate attorney. Her practice spans criminal and civil law, including felony prosecutions, juvenile cases, dependency and child abuse matters, misdemeanors, paternity, and child support. She is well-versed in legal research, rules of evidence and procedure, and has a reputation for listening attentively, treating all parties with respect, and safeguarding the rights of both state and defense. Hooper’s election victory in 2016, where she secured 61.35% of the vote, underscored her commitment to integrity, fairness, and the rule of law. She continues to serve the Kittitas County community with dedication, promoting justice and proportionality in every case she hears.