Superior Court Department 8

• Judge:

    Grant Blinn

• Elected / Appointed:

  January 9, 2017

Education

• Seattle University School of Law, J.D., 1995
• California State University, B.S.,1992 

Career Highlights

• Lakewood Municipal Court Judge 2014-2017
• Fire Commissioner – West Pierce Fire & Rescue 2009-2013
• South Sound 911 Policy Board – 2012-2013
• Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1996-2014
o Special Assault Unit team chief – 2009-2012
o Division Chief – 2012-2014

• Public Defender – Island County and San Juan County 1995-1996

Professional Affiliations, Committees

• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA)
• Washington State Bar Association
• Trustee Tacoma Pierce County Bar 2012-2013

Civic Involvement

• Clover Park Rotary
• Boys and Girls Club, former advisory board member