Full Name:
Matt Shea
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Viktoriya
Birth Place:
Spokane, WA
Home City:
Spokane, WA
Religion:
Christian
JD, Law, Gonzaga University School of Law, 2001-2006
BA, History/Political Science, Gonzaga University, 1992-1996, Grade Point Average of 3.4
Representative, Washington State House of Representatives, District 4 Position 2, 2008-2021
Minority Caucus Chair, Washington State House of Representatives, 2017-2019
Candidate, Washington State House of Representatives, District 4 Position 1, 2018
Assistant Minority Floor Leader, Washington State House of Representatives, 2011-2016
Former Member, Civil Rights and Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Ecology and Parks Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Environment Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Ranking Minority Member, Environment and Energy Committee Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Judiciary Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Assistant Ranking Minority Member, Labor and Workforce Development Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Former Member, Transportation Committee, Washington State House of Representatives
Attorney, M. Casey Law, Private Limited Liability Corporation, 2013-present
Host, Patriot Radio, American Christian Network, 2010-present
Company Commander, 1-161st Infantry, Washington Army National Guard, present
Associate Attorney, Casey Law Offices, Professional Service, 2009-2012
Associate Attorney, Keith S. Douglas and Associates, Limited Liability Partnership, 2007-2009
Legal Intern/Contract Attorney, Law Office of Heath M. Irvine, 2006-2007
Legal Intern, Law Office of Dan B. Johnson, 2002-2006
Captain, United States Army, 1996-2006
Grounds Keeper/Warehouse Stocker, Grizzly Imports, 1992-1995
Affiliated Attorney, Pacific Justice Institute, 2016-present
Member, Gun Owners of America, 2012-present
Member, National Rifle Association, 2007-present
Allied Attorney, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2006-present
Member, Gonzaga School of Law Alumni Association, 2006-present
Member, National Infantry Association, 2005-present
Member, First Cavalry Division Association, 2004-present
Member, American Legion, 2000-present
Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 2000-present
Member, Gonzaga University Alumni Association, 1996-present
Member, Third Cavalry Association, 1996-present
Vice Chair, Eastern Washington Army Advisory Board, present
Board Member, Give Me Liberty Fund, present
Member, One Body Ministries, present
Member, Spokane Selective Service Board, present
Director, Burning Boots Trail Club, 2012-2016
Co-Founder, Family Policy Institute of Washington, 2005-2008
Assistant Scout Master, Inland Northwest Council, Boy Scouts of America, Troop 210, 2006-2007
Volunteer Legal Intern, Spokane County Prosecutor's Office, 2002
Awards:
2015 National Security Eagle Award, ACT! for America, 2015;
Honor Corps, Alliance Defending Freedom, 2013;
Defender of Freedom Award, Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR), 2013;
Top 10 Legislator of 2012, Citizen's Alliance for Property Rights (CAPR), 2012;
Guardian of Small Business, National Federation of Independent Businesses, 2012;
Cornerstone Award, Association of Washington Business, 2010;
Rookie Legislator of the Year, Everett Herald, 2009;
Bronze Star, United States Army, 2005;
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army, 2005;
Order of St. Maurice, National Infantry Association, 2005;
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army, 2003;
Washington State Emergency Service Ribbon, State of Washington, Military Department, 2001;
Army Commendation Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Medal, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, 2000;
Army Achievement Medal, United States Army, 2000;
Order of the Spur, SGM Lawrence C. Dunbar, Operations Sergeant Major, 1999;
Thunder Warrior Commendation, LTC Terry A. Wolff, Commander 3/3 ACR, 1997;
Hero of the Battle, Fort Irwin, National Training Center, 1997;
Commandant's List (Top 10% Officer Basic Course), United States Army Armor School, 1996;
Commendation (Outstanding Support of IMSO), International Military Student Office, 1996
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Avid hunter and fisherman.