• Judge: Honorable Karena Kirkendoll 
• Elected / Appointed: January 9, 2017

Education

• University of Puget Sound, J.D. 1991
• University of Idaho, B.S. 1985

Career Highlights

• Elected Pierce County Superior Court Judge November 8, 2016 
• Pierce County Superior Court Commissioner 2013 - 2016
• Industrial Appeals Judge, Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals 2009 - 2013
• Administrative Law Judge, Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings 2006 - 2009
• Lawyer in private practice 1994 - 2006 

Professional Affiliations, Committees

• Superior Court Judges Association 
• Honorable Robert J. Bryan American Inns of Court
• Washington State Bar Association
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (President 2005)
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Trustee 2002-2004
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Family Law Section (President 2004)
• Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association Outstanding Service Award recipient (2003)

Civic Involvement

• Habitat for Humanity 
• YMCA Mock Trial Competition
• Race for the Cure 
• Law Week - Judges in Classroom 
• Presenter at numerous continuing legal education seminars 2000-2016