The Bar Rates the Judges

Brian Tollefson

(Pierce County)
Department
8  
Served since
1989  
Biography
Pierce County website  
Ranking
11th of 22 (85.1% positive)

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Criminal Law Knowledge

Positive 134
Neutral 59
Negative 11

Civil Law Knowledge

Positive 192
Neutral 82
Negative 14

Fairness

Positive 244
Neutral 101
Negative 25

Respect for Parties

Positive 251
Neutral 98
Negative 16

Respect for Attorneys

Positive 250
Neutral 96
Negative 18

Vote to re-elect?

Positive 373
Neutral 0
Negative 67

Fair and Competent?

Positive 376
Neutral 0
Negative 64
Sample Lawyer comments:
  • "He has a good base of knowledge but is too worried about getting reversed by the Court of Appeals. In other words, he looks over his shoulder too much."
  • "I feel uncomfortable before Judge Tollefson and can't always predict his application of the law."
  • "His mannerisms and courtroom appearance are off-putting to many. Once you get use to his quirks his courtroom is fine."
  • "He had a no-nonsense demeanor but treated the lawyers respectfully and listened carefully to the arguments presented."
  • "He's courteous, but he always looks angry or asleep. Fortunately, he's always paying attention even when it looks like he isn't."
Judge's response:

Did not respond.

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