Roger Goodman is a Democratic state representative for Washington's 45th Legislative District, Position 1, serving since 2007. He resides in Kirkland with his daughter Vivian and son Felix, and has focused his career on criminal justice, public safety, and policy reform. Notable achievements include leading legislation to reduce drunk driving, expand early childhood education, reform domestic violence laws, improve court systems, and enhance emergency preparedness. He ranks among the most effective U.S. legislators, with half of his introduced bills passing, and has received awards such as Legislator of the Year from the Washington Council of Police and Sheriffs and Washington State Fraternal Order of Police . Currently, he chairs the House Community Safety, Justice, and Re-entry Committee and the Statute Law Committee, and serves on the Civil Rights & Judiciary and Human Services, Youth and Early Learning committees.

Education and Political Experience

Education:

- Harvard University, M.P.A. , 1996-1998

- The George Washington University, J.D., 1983-1986

- Dartmouth College, A.B. , 1979-1983

- University of the Witwatersrand , visiting research associate, 1981

Political and Professional Experience:

- State Representative, 45th District ; Vice-Chair, House Judiciary Committee ; Chair, House Public Safety Committee

- Criminal Justice Policy Consultant/Director, King County Bar Association Drug Policy Project , advancing drug policy reforms

- Executive Director, Washington State Sentencing Guidelines Commission ; board member, National Association of Sentencing Commissions

- Chief of Staff, U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher ; Legislative Director and Counsel, U.S. Rep. Bob Wise

- Attorney in private practice; earlier roles include legal staff at Democratic National Committee and attorney at Tillinghast, Collins & Graham