James Armstrong
Nonpartisan · WA
James W. Armstrong Jr. is an attorney, Marine Corps veteran, former presiding judge pro tempore, and 2026 candidate for Pierce County District Court Position 8. His campaign describes decades of legal practice serving injured workers and disabled clients, direct court-management and judicial experience, and a courtroom approach built around accountability, rehabilitation, stable expectations, treatment, and public trust.
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Armstrong argues that accountability should operate with treatment, stability, and rehabilitation to provide a path forward.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 2 records
Armstrong has practiced law for decades, including representation of injured workers and disabled clients.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Armstrong argues that accountability should operate with treatment, stability, and rehabilitation to provide a path forward.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Impartiality
· 2 records
Armstrong proposes clear expectations and consistent follow-through for people appearing in District Court.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Armstrong frames his candidacy around fair and firm judging, rehabilitation, public trust, and practical court management.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 3 records
Armstrong is a United States Marine Corps veteran and cites service discipline as part of his approach to courtroom responsibility.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Armstrong previously served from the bench as a presiding judge pro tempore and managed court operations.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Armstrong frames his candidacy around fair and firm judging, rehabilitation, public trust, and practical court management.
May 8, 2026For
Source: armstrongforjudge.com · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 8 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.