Judge Chad E. Sleight: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

The Hon. Chad E. Sleight is a judge for the Clark County District Court in Washington. He was appointed to the bench by the Clark County Council on March 1, 2017, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. James P. Swanger.

Sleight earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Western Washington University in 2000. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 2003. As a law student, Sleight was a legal intern for Knapp, O’Dell, Lewis & MacPherson, assisting with the prosecution of misdemeanor cases for the City of Camas.

After graduating from law school, Sleight entered into private practice, working as an associate at English, Lane, Marshall. During his tenure there, he was tasked with prosecuting cases for the City of Washougal and working as a public defender for the City of Vancouver.

Then, in 2005, he opened Wheeler, Montgomery, Sleight & Boyd. He spent the next twelve years representing clients in all types of felony and misdemeanor matters, primarily specializing in domestic violence defense. He also sat as the municipal prosecutor for Battle Ground, Ridgefield, and La Center.

His memberships have included the Clark County Bar Association (president) and the Clark County Volunteer Lawyers Program (board member).

A lifelong resident of Clark County, Sleight was raised in Camas, Washington. He graduated from Camas High School.