Gabe Rothstein
WA · Washington Municipal and District Court Judge Pro Tempore
Gabe Rothstein has spent over twenty years as a public defender and two years as a pro tem judge. He is described as a big-hearted career public defender who believes in recovery, redemption and giving second chances.
Track record
Track record — General
General · 2 records
The 43rd District Democrats endorsed Gabriel Rothstein for Seattle Municipal Court Position No. 5 at its June 2026 meeting.
June 16, 2026
Source: 43rddemocrats.org · researched July 12, 2026
Gabe Rothstein served as trial defense counsel in State v. Bellah; the Washington Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction and upheld the trial court's limits on proposed defense statements to the jury.
February 13, 2017
Source: courts.wa.gov · researched July 12, 2026
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
The Washington State Bar Association identified Gabriel Rothstein as chair of its Character and Fitness Board, which conducts hearings and makes admission recommendations to the state Supreme Court.
April 1, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: wsba.org · researched July 12, 2026
The Cardozo Society of Washington State rated Gabriel Rothstein Qualified for King County Superior Court after its judicial evaluation process.
June 24, 2024Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: cardozowashington.org · researched July 12, 2026
Past race Gabe Rothstein ran in:
- Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position No. 5 · August 4, 2026 · Seattle city, Washington
Profile last researched August 7, 2026.