Judge

Stephanie Arend - Superior Court judge since 1999

Ratings

By 117 attorneys

Legal ability: 3.99 (11th)

Integrity, impartiality: 4.12 (10th)

Professionalism: 4.12 (12th)

Administrative skills: 4.33 (6th)

By 211 jurors

Average rating: 4.81

Attorney comments

• "Judge Arend is oftentimes pro-prosecution and when there is a zealous argument will tend to rule with the prosecutor's office."
• "Most of my ratings were based on my recent bench trial in front of her. I felt that she listened to both sides and was clearly torn about the decision she had to make. We got a fair shake."
• "Judge Arend is an exemplary judge. She studies the briefs, listens to counsels' arguments and does not hesitate to decide legal issues."
• "One always feels that appearing before Judge Arend is a crapshoot. She is result-oriented, and, frankly, she is over her head as a Superior Court judge."

Judge's Response

"I am proud to serve on a bench with overall judicial ratings of 'very good' or 'excellent' by attorneys and jurors. I always welcome meaningful comments for professional development and will continue to work hard for the citizens of Pierce County."