Scott Peters (Dunbar Chapter)
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Pierce County (WA) Prosecutor's Office

TITLE: Beyond the Rules: Navigating the Intersection of Professionalism Courtroom Civility
Presenting Thursday, August 6th  from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Pacific

Biography
Scott Peters is a graduate of Gonzaga University (2001) and University of Washington School of Law (2004). He passed the Washington State Bar Exam in the summer of 2004. Mr. Peters has been a dedicated public servant for over 20 years. During law school, he interned with the Pierce County Prosecutor’s Office, was hired as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney after passing the bar and has served in that role since.

During his time in the Prosecutor’s Office, he has served in almost every criminal unit. Mr. Peters has also served as the team lead of numerous units including the Property Crimes Unit, Identity Theft Unit, Drug Unit, High Priority Offender Unit, Special Assault Unit, and DUI Supervisor in the Misdemeanor Division. He has handled numerous homicides and high-profile cases and has tried numerous jury trials during his time in the Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Peters also served as a Pro Tem Judge with Olympia Municipal Court. Mr. Peters has served as the President of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorneys’ Association for nearly 10 years.

Mr. Peters serves as the chair of the non-profit organization the Julian Bray Pierce County Chapter of Lawyers Helping Hungry Children. Along with his wife, Melody, and daughter, Madison, they captain a Relay for Life team. He also volunteers with his daughter’s Girl Scout Troop and her competitive gymnastics program.