University of Puget Sound School of Law, J.D., 1986
Pacific Lutheran University, B.A.,1982
Career Highlights
Pierce County Superior Court Presiding Judge 2021-2022
Executive Committee member 2016-2017, 2019-2022
Juvenile Court Executive Committee 2016-present
Juvenile Court Judge 2018-2019
Court Drug Court Judge 2017
Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney 1989-2014
Chief Criminal Deputy 2011-2014
University of Puget Sound, Guest Lecturer 2005-2011, 2014 to Present
City of Olympia Municipal Court Pro Tem Judge 2004-2014
Thurston County District Court Pro Tem Judge 2005-2014
Kargianis & Austin, contract attorney 1987-1988
Professional Affiliations, Committees
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association (TPCBA) 1998-Present
TPCBA Trustee 2005-2007
TPCBA Criminal Law Section Chair 2003-2005
Washington State Bar Association 1986-Present
National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Civic Involvement
American Inns of Court, Robert J. Bryan Chapter, 2014-Present
Hudtloff Middle School Site Council 2006-2015
Former President and Board Member, D.A. Gonyea Boys and Girls Club
Former President and Council Member, Christ Lutheran Church
Former select girls softball and soccer coach
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