Background
Cooper, Michael Edward was born on July 23, 1945 in New York City. Son of Robert Edward and Jean (Gilmer) Cooper.
Cooper, Michael Edward was born on July 23, 1945 in New York City. Son of Robert Edward and Jean (Gilmer) Cooper.
Ba in History, Washington State University, 1967; Juris Doctor, U. Montana, 1970.
Special attorney general, State of Montana, Helena, 1971-1973; assistant city attorney, City of Tacoma, Washington, 1973-1977; city attorney, City of Pasco, Washington, 1977-1978; city manager, City of Pasco, 1978; partner, Frederick, Beckley & Cooper, Ellensburg, Washington, 1978-1989; city attorney, City of Ellensburg, 1984-1989; city attorney, City of Roslyn, Washington, 1985-1989; superior court judge, Kittitas County, Ellensburg, since 1989. Member commission on rules of courts of limited jurisdiction Washington Judicial Council, Seattle, 1975-1978.
President Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce, 1987-1988, Ellensburg Little League, 1979-1980. 1st Lieutenant United States Army, 1970-1971. Member American Bar Association, State Bar Washington, State Bar Montana, Washington State Trial Lawyers, Kiwanis (local president 1981-1983).
Married Susan VanSickle, June 5, 1970. Children: Marc, Carrie.