Russell Joe graduated from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1995 and became a member of the Washington State Bar the same year. He has a general civil practice, with areas including adoptions, family law, civil collections and contract disputes. He also focuses on criminal misdemeanor defense and is a deputy prosecutor for the cities of Medina , Hunts Point, and Duvall. He is a member of the Asian Bar Association of Washington and the Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys.

Russell is currently serving his second term as an Issaquah City Council member, where he serves as the chair of the Major Development and Regional Affairs Committee. He is also a member of the Council Services and Operation Committees. In 2004, he was elected to serve as the Chairman for the Regional Law Safety and Justice Committee. Russell is a member of the Eastside Human Services Forum and the United Way East Council. In his free time, Russell likes to hike, watch the Mariners, run, and white water raft.

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