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Karl Williams

Nonpartisan · WA · Pierce County District Court Judge

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Karl Williams is a Pierce County District Court judge and unopposed 2026 candidate for Position 6. Before his 2018 election, he practiced law for three decades, handled civil and criminal trials, served extensively as a judge pro tempore, and worked as an arbitrator and mediator. His stated judicial priorities include public safety, victims' rights, access to justice, and addressing the effects of mental health, addiction, and economic disparity in the court system.

Track record

Public Safety and Crime Control

· 1 record

  • Williams stated that his judicial approach prioritizes public safety, victims' rights, and access to justice.

    November 8, 2022For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Civil Rights

· 2 records

  • Williams stated that his judicial approach prioritizes public safety, victims' rights, and access to justice.

    November 8, 2022For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Williams identified mental health, addiction, and economic disparity as major factors affecting the court system.

    November 8, 2022For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

Legal Competence

· 4 records

  • Williams served as secretary-treasurer of the Washington State District and Municipal Court Judges Association.

    February 22, 2022For

    Source: courts.wa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Williams has served as a Pierce County District Court judge since his 2018 election after extensive service as a judge pro tempore.

    November 6, 2018For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Williams worked as a managing law-firm partner and as an arbitrator for Pierce and King County Superior Courts.

    November 6, 2018For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

  • Before joining the bench, Williams practiced law for 30 years and handled criminal and civil trials.

    November 6, 2018For

    Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026

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Profile last researched July 18, 2026.