• 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