Claire Sussman
WA · Presiding Judge, Pierce County District Court
Claire Sussman is the presiding judge of Pierce County District Court, where she has served since 2010. She earlier spent six years as a deputy prosecutor and seven as a pro tempore judge, and her administrative work covers court rules and municipal-court supervision.
Track record
Track record — Impartiality
Impartiality · 1 favorable
As presiding judge, Sussman signed 2026 emergency rules establishing county and municipal judicial committees and supervision of Tacoma Municipal Court operations.
March 30, 2026Favorable on Impartiality
Source: piercecountywa.gov
Track record — Legal Competence
Legal Competence · 2 favorable
As presiding judge, Sussman signed 2026 emergency rules establishing county and municipal judicial committees and supervision of Tacoma Municipal Court operations.
March 30, 2026Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov
Before joining the bench, Sussman worked five years in private practice, six years as a deputy prosecutor, and seven years as a pro tempore judge.
December 31, 2010Favorable on Legal Competence
Source: piercecountywa.gov
Past race Claire Sussman ran in:
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 2 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington · incumbent