Background
Hamilton, Jay W. was born on July 30, 1927 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Jay W. Senior and Zelda Irene (McConnell) Hamilton.
Hamilton, Jay W. was born on July 30, 1927 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Jay W. Senior and Zelda Irene (McConnell) Hamilton.
LBS, University Washington, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Washington, 1952.
Title examiner, Puget Sound Title Insurance Company, Seattle, 1952-1954; associate, Walthew, Oseran & Warner, Seattle, 1954-1956; partner, Niemeier & Hamilton, Poulsbo, Washington, 1956-1970; judge, Washington State Superior Court, Port Orchard, 1970-1982; chief Executive officer, general counsel, Gear Works-Seattle, since 1982. Board directors Superior Court Judges, 1977-1978.
Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar, Kitsap County Bar Association (president 1965-1966), Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce (president 1962), American Legion (Commander 1959), Washington Athletic Club, Harbor Club, Lions (president Poulsbo chapter 1963).
Married Clarriene A. Powell, August 7, 1948. Children: Jay III, Jeffrey H., David P., Irene M.