Ballotpedia, Peter Peaquin

Peter earned a law degree from Tulane Law School. He is married and has 1 child. 

Peter previously worked as a public defender. 

Peter Peaquin is currently a district court judge in King County District Court, Northeast Division. He was appointed in 2023 and is serving his 1st term. 

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As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.

As a county court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

- As a public defender, provided legal counsel and representation to juveniles and criminal defendants who were unable to hire an attorney.
- As a county court judge, oversees cases involving traffic offenses and local ordinance violations, conducts preliminary hearings in criminal cases, issues search and arrest warrants, and determines sentencing in certain minor criminal cases.

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As of October 7, 2024, Peter Peaquin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Peter Peaquin

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Believes extensive trial court experience makes him "uniquely qualified" to serve as a District Court Judge.

As a public defender in the trial courts of King County, provided legal representation to clients who could not afford an attorney.

Believes his 30+ years as an advocate and service as a Judge Pro Tem and District Court Commissioner make him "uniquely qualified" to be a District Court Judge.

Is married to Patty Peaquin, who is the Human Resources Manager of a major law firm.

Believes serving as a judge in this court would be the culmination of their decades-long legal career.

Served as a district court judge for 20 years.

Endorsed by Judge Catherine Shaffer (ret).

Believes in the importance of empathy in understanding and addressing personal challenges.

Believes in upholding the law and ensuring justice is served fairly and impartially.

Believes in addressing systemic issues such as childhood trauma, alcoholism, poverty, addiction, mental health issues, homelessness, interrupted education, and unemployment to improve justice outcomes.

Believes in understanding the diverse emotions and experiences of individuals seeking justice, from fear and trepidation to enthusiasm and raw emotion, and supports a judicial philosophy that empathizes with and fairly represents all parties in legal proceedings.

Believes in upholding the law and ensuring justice as a judge.

Endorses the retention of Judge Peter Peaquin.

Believes in having great empathy for others.

Supports the retention of Judge Peter Peaquin.

Believes her experience and understanding of judicial challenges enhance her work as a judge.

Supports the establishment of a Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee.

Believes in "choosing to believe the best in people, rather than thinking the worst of them."

Believes in the importance of judicial administration in the District Court.

Volunteers with the King County Bar Association.

Member of the Latina/o Bar Association of Washington.

Believes public office is his "career calling," where he can use his skills and experience "in service to our community."

Member of the International Association of Machinists.

Member of the Loren Miller Bar Association.

Lists current and former elected officials as community involvement.

As of October 8, 2024, Peter Peaquin’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Peter Peaquin is currently serving as a District Court Judge in King County. He previously worked as a Public Defender in the trial courts of King County and has also served as a Judge Pro Tem and District Court Commissioner.

- Washington district courts handle all misdemeanor criminal cases and all low-level civil matters.
-This jurisdiction includes traffic, non-traffic, and parking infractions, domestic violence protection orders, Civil actions of $75,000 or less, small claims up to $10,000
- They are elected to 4-year, non-partisan elections. 