Rafael Alfred GONZALES

Background

Gonzales, Rafael Alfred was born on July 9, 1951 in Toppenish, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Son of Esteban and Genevieve Alta (Allen) Guzman.

Education

Central Washington State College (Bachelor of Arts, with high distinction, 1976). Gonzaga University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1986). Thomas More Scholar. Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Stanley West. Worswick, Washington Court of Appeals, 1986-1987.

Career

United States. Marine Corps, Active Duty, 1969-1972. Working as a partner of COCKRILL, WEAVER & BJUR, P.S. Admitted to the bar, 1986, Washington. Major clients of RAFAEL GONZALES: GENERAL Counsel FOR: Yakima Indian Nation.

Hops Extract Corporation of America.

City of Zillah; Yakima Hardware Company. Mount Adams Furniture.

Labbeemint, Incorporated. Chvatal Farm, Incorporated. Central Washington Comprehensive Mental Health.

Yakima Mall Shopping Center Corporation.

Heritage Colonel-, LOCAL Counsel FOR: Burlington Northern Railway Company; The Selmer Company. John Deere Insurance Company.

Standard Insurance.

Achievements

• Rafael Alfred Gonzales has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors MUST, Yakima, since 1988, president, 1992-1993. Board directors Control Washington Kidney Foundation, Yakima, 1988-1992. Active Young Men’s Christian Association, Yakima, since 1993.

With United States Marine Corps, 1969-1972. Member Washington Bar Association (minority and justice task force 188-91, equality in practice committee 1988-1992, governor's transition criminal justice task force 1992-1993, civil rights committee 1993-1997, co-chair 1996-1997, opportunities for minorities in the legal profession committee since 1997).

Interests

• Avocations: fly fishing, collecting Indian history books and postcards.

Connections

Married Jean Carol Hurlburt, November 26, 1971. Children: Alexandra Thea, Genevieve Naida.

Father:

Esteban Guzman

Mother:

Genevieve Alta (Allen) Guzman

Spouse:

Jean Carol Hurlburt

child:

Genevieve Naida Gonzales

child:

Alexandra Thea Gonzales