David R Shelvey
WA
David R Shelvey is a Sumner attorney and sole practitioner at Rockcraft, PLLC, running for Washington Supreme Court Justice Position 7 in the 2026 primary. His practice has included family law, probate, estate planning, taxation, administrative matters, and civil litigation.
Track record
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
David R Shelvey submitted a public comment to Pierce County Superior Court asking that family-law joinders include a sworn-signature requirement to reduce the risk of forged joinders and divorce orders entered without a respondent's knowledge.
April 30, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 13, 2026
David R Shelvey served as counsel of record for appellant Arif Jamal in In re Marriage of Jamal. The Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the child-support and spousal-maintenance rulings but reversed a $10,000 attorney-fee award because the supporting financial findings were insufficient.
March 13, 2023Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: courts.wa.gov · researched July 13, 2026
Past race David R Shelvey ran in:
- Justice of the Supreme Court, Position 7 · August 4, 2026 · Washington
Profile last researched July 13, 2026.