- 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