Character and Fitness Board

The Character and Fitness Board (APR 20) deals with matters of character and fitness bearing upon qualifications of applicants for admission to practice law in the state of Washington. Upon referral from the Executive Director, it investigates matters relevant to the admission of any applicant, conducts hearings, makes recommendations to the Board of Governors, and also considers petitions for reinstatement after disbarment.

Chair
Thomas Randolph Dreiling
1000 2nd Avenue, Suite 1770
Seattle, WA  98104-1046
(206) 694-4600 
(206) 694-4601 Fax
tom@tdlaw.net

Vice-Chair
Thomas E. Kelly Jr.
K&L Gates LLP
925 4th Avenue, Suite 2900
Seattle, WA  98104-1158 
(206) 623-7580  
(206) 370-6100 Fax  
thomas.kelly@klgates.com 

Staff Liaison
Jean McElroy
jeanm@wsba.org

Board of Governors Liaisons
Anthony Gipe
Edward Shea Jr.