The Bar Rates the Judges

Thomas Felnagle

(Pierce County)
Department
15  
Served since
1992  
Biography
Pierce County website  
Ranking
First of 22 (95.8% positive)

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Criminal Law Knowledge

Positive 201
Neutral 19
Negative 2

Civil Law Knowledge

Positive 273
Neutral 37
Negative 3

Fairness

Positive 340
Neutral 43
Negative 9

Respect for Parties

Positive 347
Neutral 46
Negative 5

Respect for Attorneys

Positive 339
Neutral 47
Negative 5

Vote to re-elect?

Positive 420
Neutral 0
Negative 20

Fair and Competent?

Positive 423
Neutral 0
Negative 17
Sample Lawyer comments:
  • "Judge Felnagle is one of the top, if not the top, judge on our local bench as far as knowledge of the law and its application. He is thoughtful and his analysis is sound."
  • "I did not always agree 100% with his decisions along the way but he maintained good order, heard everyone out and appropriately used humor to keep it light but professional."
  • "He always lets each counsel make a record of their respective positions before he issues a ruling."
  • "Yes, he is a fair judge. He takes the time to understand the case and each side's arguments and gives reasons for his decisions, so that even if my client loses, I understand that the decision wasn't based on something random."
  • "[Judge Felnagle] embodies what a superior court judge should be, intelligent and a feel for the community."
Judge's response:

Did not respond.

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