Lizanne Padula
Nonpartisan · WA · Assistant Presiding Judge, Pierce County District Court
Lizanne Padula is a Pierce County District Court judge, current assistant presiding judge, and unopposed 2026 candidate for Position 3. She has served on the court since 2019 and previously worked as a pro tempore judge, deputy prosecutor, domestic-violence prosecutor, private-practice attorney, continuing-education instructor, and reserve police officer. Her public service includes pro bono work, youth mock-trial leadership, legal education, mentoring, and community volunteering.
Track record
Public Safety and Crime Control
· 1 record
Padula's legal career includes service as a pro tempore judge, deputy prosecutor, domestic-violence prosecutor, and private-practice attorney.
January 1, 2019For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Civil Rights
· 2 records
Padula's official history includes mentoring Palmer Scholars and volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, youth sports, and environmental cleanup.
May 4, 2026For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Padula has performed extensive pro bono work for unrepresented people and minorities.
May 4, 2026For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Legal Competence
· 3 records
Padula has worked as a continuing legal education instructor, reserve police officer, and small-business owner.
May 4, 2026For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Padula has served as a Pierce County District Court judge since 2019 and currently serves as assistant presiding judge.
May 4, 2026For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Padula served as tournament convener when Pierce County hosted the Washington YMCA Mock Trial State Championship.
March 22, 2024For
Source: piercecountywa.gov · researched July 18, 2026
Elections
- Pierce County District Court Position No. 3 · November 3, 2026 · Pierce County, Washington · incumbent
Profile last researched July 18, 2026.