The Bar Rates the Judges

John Hickman

(Pierce County)
Department
22  
Served since
2005  
Biography
Pierce County website  
Ranking
Seventh of 22 (92.2% positive)

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Criminal Law Knowledge

Positive 165
Neutral 29
Negative 11

Civil Law Knowledge

Positive 258
Neutral 40
Negative 16

Fairness

Positive 328
Neutral 46
Negative 14

Respect for Parties

Positive 342
Neutral 41
Negative 6

Respect for Attorneys

Positive 344
Neutral 40
Negative 8

Vote to re-elect?

Positive 401
Neutral 0
Negative 39

Fair and Competent?

Positive 410
Neutral 0
Negative 30
Sample Lawyer comments:
  • "Judge Hickman tries to get it right. He works hard, treats people well and litigants respect him."
  • "If he doesn't know the law, he will do what he can to school himself on the issue and apply accordingly."
  • "Always courteous and respectful. Judge Hickman embodies what our Rules of Professionalism espouse."
  • "Very fair. You know you have been heard and understood by Hickman, even if he disagrees with your position."
  • "Hickman occupies the top half of the Pierce County Bench."
Judge's response:

Did not respond.

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