Brad Meryhew is a retired criminal defense attorney living in Seattle with his husband and three dogs. He is focused now on his garden, some writing projects, and travel. Brad’s 30 year career has focused on representing persons accused of sexual misconduct in state and federal courts across Washington. Brad has been a member of the Washington Sex Offender Policy Board since it’s inception in 2008. He has been the Chair of the SOPB for the last six years. During that time Brad has successfully advocated for significant changes to the sex offender management system, including major changes to Washington’s requirements for sex offender registration. During his career Brad has presented at more than 80 continuing legal education seminars as well as seminars for continuing education for nurses and sex offender treatment providers.