Jeanette Lineberry

Pierce County District Court

Position Seven

Legal/Judicial Experience: Pierce County District Court Judge, 4 years; current Assistant Presiding Judge

Other Professional Experience: Judge pro tempore, Pierce County District Court and Lakewood Municipal Court; Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney; attorney in private practice; attorney at the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center and Northwest Justice Project

Education: JD cum laude, Seattle University; BA cum laude (Political Science), University of Washington

Community Service: Mentor for high school senior judicial externship program; former Crystal Judson Family Justice Center fund development committee member; former superior court commission member; supporter of Tacoma Community College, Tacoma Art Museum, and Lawyers Helping Hungry Children

Statement: Judge Jeanette Lineberry was elected in 2014 and quickly gained a reputation for her firm but fair decisions, thoughtful advocacy for justice, diligence and hard work. The balanced and diverse legal experience she brought to the bench has served our community well in all aspects of the District Court’s work, including criminal, civil and small claims cases.

Judge Lineberry is known for treating everyone who comes before her, whether attorneys or litigants, with dignity and respect. She has earned both awards and praise, including from litigants she had ruled against. She has worked with colleagues and attorneys in the community to improve the Pierce County District Court, becoming a leading advocate for improving efficiency and the quality of judicial services provided to the public.

Judge Lineberry and her husband Doug (a lieutenant colonel in the Washington Army National Guard) live in Gig Harbor with their two daughters, Anna and Emily. They have lived in Pierce County for 22 years and are dedicated to serving our community and country.

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