Patrick Burns Judge - A Competent Law Professional

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Patrick Burns Judge - A Competent Law Professional
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Patrick Burns Judge is a highly qualified and
knowledgeable law professional from Seattle, WA.
He endeavors to observe high standards of
professionalism while making a positive
contribution to the legal system and
administration of justice. Currently, he is a
Pro-Tem Judicial Officer at Kent and Kirkland
Municipal Courts.
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He is an intelligent, upright, and motivated law
practitioner with a brilliant track record of
work. He started his professional career in 1978
by working as an independent lawyer in Auburn,
WA. He specialized in Criminal Defense, Civil
Litigation and Family Law. He ran his private
practice for almost two decades which prepared
him for all his future undertakings.
Sequentially, he was appointed as a Faculty
member in Judicial College where he imparted
knowledge and wisdom to the students and made a
positive contribution to their learning
experience. Owing to his proficiency and
dedication to work, Patrick Burns Auburn WA was
appointed as a Presiding Judge at Auburn
Municipal Court, which was a full time elective
position. He was highly appreciated for his
integrity, honesty, and outstanding ability to
render fair and impartial judgments.
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Judge Patrick Burns Auburn has been a leader in
therapeutic courts, mental health court, drug
court, and veterans court. Since 1997, he has
been an assiduous member of many committees and
organizations such as DMCJA Court Rules
Committee, DMCJA Spring Conference Faculty,
Washington State Center for Court Research Board,
DMCJA Board, and DMCJA Therapeutic Court
Committee Chair. Currently he is a member of
South King County Bar Association Board, DMCJA
Legislative Committee, DMCJA Salary, and Benefits
Committee Chair and Washington State Therapeutic
Courts Committee.
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He has even worked on a number of projects such
as Inter-jurisdictional Warrant Quashing Project
and Substance Abuse Providers Standards Project.
Being a compassionate and generous individual, he
also actively contributes to various charitable
causes and has worked as a Councilmember of
Auburn city for many years.
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Thank You Patrick Burns Judge