James A. Andersen

James A. Andersen (born September 21, 1924) is an American former politician and judge in the state of Washington. Andersen served in the Washington State Senate as a Republican 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 War II. Andersen is married to Billiette and has two children.