The Airway Heights Municipal Court is now accepting applications from those attorneys who wish to serve as Municipal Court Judge Pro Tem. This is to supplement our current list.

Pursuant to RCW 3.50.090 and 3.50.040, all applicants must be a citizen of the United States of America and of the state of Washington; be attorneys in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association and must have been in practice for a minimum of five years.  Any applicant who has received a bar complaint and/or been the subject of any disciplinary proceedings must so indicate and provide details.  Similarly, any criminal history must be disclosed and explained.     

All successful applicants will serve at the pleasure of the Municipal Court Presiding Judge.

Judges pro tem will be compensated at the rate of $300 per day, $150 per half day; or if less than half day, $60 per hour, no additional compensation. Judges pro-tem will be expected to participate in periodic training sessions and be subject to periodic evaluations.  The Presiding Judge makes no commitments or promises as to the actual number of days a given judge pro tem might actually work during their term on the registry.

Letter applications should be sent to Kati Dorman, Municipal Court Administrator at [email protected], and must be received by her no later than the close of business on October 30, 2026.  You may include the names and phone numbers for any references, but please do NOT include any actual written references or letters of recommendation.