Gabe Rothstein
WA · Washington Municipal and District Court Judge Pro Tempore
Gabe Rothstein has been a public defender since 2005 and also serves as a part-time (pro tem) judge in city and district courts. He chairs the state bar's Character and Fitness Board and wants every person in court to be heard and treated with dignity.
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
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
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
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
Past races Gabe Rothstein ran in:
- Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position No. 5 · November 3, 2026 · Seattle city, Washington
- Seattle Municipal Court Judge Position No. 5 · August 4, 2026 · Seattle city, Washington