Court of Appeals
Division Two, District One, Position Two
Legal/Judicial
Experience: Judge Lisa Worswick has over 17 years of judicial
experience as a Court of Appeals Judge, (2010-present); Pierce County
Superior Court Judge (2002-2010), and Municipal Judge and Pierce County
District Court Commissioner (1997-2002). Judge Worswick was previously a
prosecuting attorney and police legal advisor for several Pierce county
towns and cities (1989-1997).
Other Professional Experience: Attorney, private practice; Dean,
Washington Judicial College; Panelist and Speaker, various legal and
judicial education programs.
Education: J.D. University of Washington
Community Service: Habitat for Humanity, Relay for Life, Paint
Tacoma Beautiful, YMCA Moot Court.
Statement: Judge Lisa Worswick has proudly served as your judge
for over 17 years. She has the judicial and legal experience we need on
the State Court of Appeals. Her fair and firm approach in the courtroom,
knowledge of the law, dedication to public service and trusted judicial
experience make her an exceptionally qualified judge.
Judge Worswick has proven her commitment to our community through her
years of community service. All of her contributions are too numerous to
mention here, but she has volunteered for Habitat for Humanity; she has
painted houses for Paint Tacoma Beautiful; she has served on the Board
of Directors for Comprehensive Mental Health; she has volunteered for
cancer charities; she has judged the YMCA high school moot court
competition; and she is a regular speaker for continuing legal education
programs.
As Chief Judge she spearheaded efforts to reduce case backlog, and she
is currently working to help make the court more efficient and user
friendly through technology. She has earned the broad support of judges
and lawyers across the state because of her integrity, leadership and
initiative.
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