Clark County is seeking qualified applicants to fill an open seat on District Court. The open seat is due to the retirement of Judge John P. Hagensen on June 30, 2021.

To be eligible for this position, an applicant must be a registered voter in Clark County and a lawyer admitted to practice law in the state of Washington.

All qualified persons wishing to be considered for appointment are required to complete a questionnaire which is available by contacting the County Council Office at Tina.Redline@clark.wa.gov or (564) 397-4978.

Completed questionnaires are due to the Council Office no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 28. Applicants can submit questionnaires by mail to Clark County Council Office, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, WA 98666-5000 or email to tina.redline@clark.wa.gov.

The names of all applicants will be submitted to the Clark County Bar Association for purposes of conducting a preference poll.

The Revised Code of Washington requires that the county legislative authority fill all judicial vacancies on District Court by appointment.

CONTACT:
Kathleen Otto, County Manager
564.397.2232