Tarra Simmons | |
|---|---|
 Tarra Simmons | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 23rd district | |
| Assumed office January 11, 2021 Serving with Greg Nance | |
| Preceded by | Sherry Appleton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tarra Denelle Simmons 1977 (age 46–47) Olympia, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Bremerton, Washington, U.S. |
| Education | Olympic College (AA) Pacific Lutheran University (BS) Seattle University (JD) |
| Known for | Being formerly incarcerated and winning Washington Supreme Court case to sit on the Washington State Bar Association exam |
Tarra Denelle Simmons[1] (born 1977)[2] is an American politician, lawyer, formerly incarcerated legislator, and civil rights activist for criminal justice reform.[3]
- ^ "Supreme Court rules law student who turned life around can take bar exam". King5. 2017-11-17. Retrieved 2021-12-22.
- ^ "Legislative Manual 2021-2022" (PDF). Washington State Legislature.
- ^ "Tarra Simmons for State Representative". Retrieved May 9, 2020.