Background
Andersen, James A. was born on September 21, 1924 in Auburn, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James A. and Margaret Cecelia (Norgaard) Andersen.
Andersen, James A. was born on September 21, 1924 in Auburn, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of James A. and Margaret Cecelia (Norgaard) Andersen.
Bachelor, University Washington, 1949. Juris Doctor, University Washington, 1951.
Andersen served in the Washington State Senate as a Democrat from the 48th District from 1968 to 1972, and in the Washington House of Representatives from District 48 from 1959 to 1967. From July 9, 1984 to January 9, 1995, he was a justice on the Washington Supreme Court, including a stint as Chief Justice in 1993. Andersen attended the University of Washington, receiving his Arts degree in 1949, and law degree from the University of Washington Law School in 1951.
He is also a veteran of World World War World War II Andersen is married to Billiette and has two children.
Member Washington State House of Representatives, 1958-1967, Washington State Senate, 1967-1972. Served with United States Army, 1943-1945, European Theatre of Operations. Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, American Judicature Society M C.
Married Billiette B. Andersen (deceased). Children: James Blair, Tia Louise.