Representative Roger Goodman

Representative Roger Goodman Contact information

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NameRoger Goodman
PositionRepresentative
Statestate representatives     Washington     
PartyDemocratic
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Roger Elliot Goodman (born 1961) is an American lawyer and politician. He has been serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives since 2007, representing the 45th district.

Representative Roger Goodman



Roger Elliot Goodman (born 1961) is an American lawyer and politician. He has been serving as a Democratic member of the Washington House of Representatives since 2007, representing the 45th district.

Family and Education:

  • Roger lives in Kirkland with his daughter Vivian and his son Felix.
  • He earned his A.B. from Dartmouth College in 1983.
  • In 1986, he received his J.D. from The George Washington University School of Law.
  • Later, in 1998, he obtained his M.P.A. from Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government.
  • Roger also spent time as a Visiting Research Associate at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1981.

Professional Experience:

  • Attorney in Private Practice, licensed in State and Federal Courts.
  • Criminal Justice Policy Consultant at the King County Bar Association (2000-2009).
  • Executive Director of the Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission (1998-2000).
  • Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Rick Boucher (VA) (1993-1995).
  • Legislative Director and Counsel for U.S. Representative Bob Wise (WV) (1989-1993).
  • Legal staff at the Democratic National Committee (1988).
  • Attorney at Tillinghast, Collins & Graham in Providence, RI (1986-1988).

Awards and Recognitions: Roger Goodman has received numerous awards for his contributions to public service and advocacy:

  • Legislator of the Year from the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs (2019).
  • Legislator of the Year from the Washington State Fraternal Order of Police (2018).
  • Crayon Award from the Early Learning Action Alliance (2018).
  • Breaking Barriers Award from Disability Rights Washington (2018).
  • Champion for Children Award from the Children’s Alliance (2017, 2010, 2008), among others.

Local and Regional Involvement:

  • Board Member of Hopelink (2011-2017).
  • Active member of neighborhood associations and community organizations.

Roger Goodman’s commitment to criminal justice reform, child advocacy, and community service has made him a respected figure in Washington state politics. As Chair of the House Public Safety Committee, he continues to shape policies that impact the lives of residents across the state.

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