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Washington Superior Court Judge, Stevens

Judge on your judicial district’s superior court

Full office description

  • In Washington, the superior court has exclusive jurisdiction over felony cases, civil matters over $75,000, and family law cases including juvenile cases.
  • There is a presiding judge in each county or judicial district who handles specific administrative functions and acts as spokesperson for the court.
  • Superior court judges belong to an organization established by law, called the Superior Court Judges' Association which works to improve the court system and to communicate with other court levels, the Legislature, bar associations, the media, and the public.
  • Judges are elected to 4-year terms and paid a salary of $217,391.
  • Superior court judges are elected to four-year terms. To qualify for the position, a person must be an attorney admitted to practice in Washington.

Candidates (2)

Lisa Malpass Childress

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N. Smith "Smitty" Hagopian

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