Judge

Lisa Worswick - Superior Court judge since 2002

Ratings

By 69 attorneys

Legal ability: 4.20 (6th)

Integrity, impartiality: 4.19 (9th)

Professionalism: 4.21 (9th)

Administrative skills: 4.33 (6th)

By 67 jurors

Average rating: 4.69

Attorney comments

• "While some judges can project an air of self-importance, Judge Worswick never seems to place herself above anyone else. She is about as down-to-earth as a judge can be."
• "Judge Worswick loses patience very quickly and can become very rude to people in her courtroom. Her comments and rulings sound more like lectures and reprimands with a condescending tone."
• "Judge Worswick is a wonderful judge, though at times she can be cranky. Once did a very long criminal trial with her. She is astute, listens to arguments and, more importantly, has the will to acknowledge she may have made a mistake."
• "Judge Worswick needs to work on her patience with attorneys when they are preserving the record for appeal. Simply preserving the record is not an attack on the judge's decision."

Judge's Response

"The overall ratings for the Pierce County judges have improved. The vast majority of attorneys and virtually all of our jurors rate the judges as 'very good' or 'excellent.' I am proud to serve the citizens of Pierce County and will continue to work hard on their behalf."