Kevin A. McCann
Nonpartisan · WA · Pierce County District Court Judge
Kevin A. McCann is a Pierce County District Court judge and unopposed 2026 candidate for Position 1. He has served on the court since 2013 after 17 years in the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office, including supervisory work in felony drug and property-crime units, and 12 years as a pro tempore judge. He has taught at the Washington State Judicial College and has supported court resource programs focused on accountability, treatment, and reducing repeat contact with the justice system.
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 2 records
McCann supported Pierce County's District Court Resource Center model combining accountability with treatment and services intended to reduce repeat court involvement.
February 23, 2024For
Source: blog.piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Before joining the bench, McCann spent 17 years in the Pierce County Prosecutor's Office and supervised felony drug and felony property-crime units.
July 2, 2013For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 1 record
McCann supported Pierce County's District Court Resource Center model combining accountability with treatment and services intended to reduce repeat court involvement.
February 23, 2024For
Source: blog.piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 4 records
McCann taught judges through the Washington State Judicial College from 2016 through 2019.
December 31, 2019For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
McCann served for 12 years as a pro tempore judge in Federal Way, Thurston County, and Olympia courts.
July 2, 2013For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
McCann has served as a Pierce County District Court judge since 2013 after appointment by a unanimous County Council vote.
July 2, 2013For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
McCann was rated Exceptionally Well Qualified during the 2013 judicial appointment process.
July 2, 2013For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 1 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington · incumbent
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.