About Jason

Jason is currently serving his first term as Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney, an office he was elected to after nearly 25 years as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. In this role, Jason leads an office responsible for prosecuting all adult and juvenile felony cases referred by county law enforcement agencies, as well as misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor cases referred by the Sheriff’s Office, Washington State Patrol, state agencies, and contracted cities. The Prosecutor’s Office also serves as legal counsel to county departments and agencies, litigates civil matters on behalf of the County, and enforces child support obligations through the Family Support Division.

As Prosecutor, Jason oversees a large and complex office that includes criminal, civil, family support, and victim services divisions. He is responsible for setting prosecutorial priorities, managing a multimillion-dollar budget, and ensuring that legal decisions are grounded in the facts, the law, and the best interests of the community—never politics.

During his term, Jason has focused on strengthening public trust and outcomes across the justice system. Under his leadership, the office launched a first-of-its-kind public Law and Justice Dashboard to increase transparency and accountability. He has overseen the expansion of the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program countywide, strengthened victim advocacy services, and led efforts to recover nearly $40 million from opioid manufacturers to fund treatment, prevention, and recovery programs. Jason also chairs the Washington Association of Prosecuting Attorneys’ Competency and Mental Health Committee, helping lead statewide reforms to address the growing mental health crisis impacting the criminal justice system.

Prior to being elected Prosecutor, Jason served for 14 years as Chief Civil Deputy, where he led the Civil Division and managed a team of 35 attorneys and staff. He oversaw a $30 million office budget and served on the leadership teams of three elected Prosecuting Attorneys. In 2009, he was appointed Acting Prosecuting Attorney by the Snohomish County Council to ensure continuity of operations during a leadership transition.

Jason is a graduate of Edmonds High School and the University of Washington, and earned his law degree from Seattle University School of Law. A longtime community leader and volunteer, he has served on the Imagine Children’s Board, the Edmonds Lions Club, coached youth sports, and participated in school boards and committees.

Jason lives in Edmonds with his wife of nearly 30 years, Kim, where they raised their two children.