Superior Court Department 19
[email protected] **** (253) 798-7735
Judge
: Honorable Philip K. Sorensen
Elected / Appointed
: April 2, 2014
Education
- University of Puget Sound School of Law, J.D., 1986
- Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.,1982
Career Highlights
- Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1989 - 2014
- Chief Criminal Deputy 2011 - 2014
- Deputy Insurance Commissioner 1988
- Kargianis & Austin 1987-1988
- Session Attorney, Washington State Senate Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee 1987
- Guest Lecturer University of Puget Sound 2005-2011
Professional Affiliations, Committees
- Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA)
- Washington State Bar Association
- Trustee Tacoma Pierce County Bar 2005-2007
- Chair, Criminal Law Section TPCBA 2003-2004
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Civic Involvement
- Hudtloff Middle School Site Council 2006 - present
- Former President D.A. Gonyea Boys and Girls Club
- Former President Christ Lutheran Church Council
- Select girls fastpitch and soccer coach
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