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Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019

July 1, 2019

Alex Schodowski will sit as pro tem commissioner in the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court July 1-12, 2019. Ms. Schodowski is an attorney in Port Townsend, and has been practicing law since 2011. … [Read more...] about Alex Schodowski is commissioner pro tem July 2019

WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Townsend

May 7, 2019

The Washington State Supreme Court will hear cases, meet the public, and visit schools on May 13 and 14, 2019. On Monday, May 13, 2019, the nine justices of the Supreme Court will host a public forum to answer questions from the audience, starting 3:00 p.m. at the Port Townsend City Hall, 250 Madison Street. There will be a CLE for attorneys from 1:30-2:30 with Justices … [Read more...] about WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Townsend

Swearing In Ceremony for Lauren Erickson

January 22, 2019

Lauren M. Erickson will be sworn in as the newest Clallam County Superior Court Judge on Monday, February 4, 2019, at 11:30 a.m.   The public is invited to the ceremony which will be held at the courthouse in Port Angeles.   Erickson grew up in Seattle and graduated from Roosevelt High School.  After graduating from the University of Washington and … [Read more...] about Swearing In Ceremony for Lauren Erickson

Lauren Erickson appointed to Superior Court

January 10, 2019

Lauren Erickson has been appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee to the Clallam County Superior Court. She fills the vacancy created by Judge Erik Rohrer who will resign his position on January 14, 2019 as he changes to serve as judge for Clallam County District Court II. Ms. Erickson will be the first female Superior Court judge in Clallam County. The only other female judge in … [Read more...] about Lauren Erickson appointed to Superior Court

David H. Neupert Swearing in ceremony Jan 11, 2019

December 30, 2018

David H. Neupert will be sworn in as Clallam County District Court judge at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2019, at the historic courtroom in the old court house, 223 E. 4th Street (entry from new court house building or from Lincoln Street entrance). Mr. Neupert won the Novebmer 2018 election for the District Court I position. Mr. Neupert was admitted to the Washington … [Read more...] about David H. Neupert Swearing in ceremony Jan 11, 2019

Brent Basden swearing in ceremony Jan 2, 2019

December 30, 2018

W. Brent Basden

W. Brent Basden will be sworn in as Clallam County Superior Court Judge at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 2, 2019 in courtroom one. A reception will follow. Mr. Basden will replace Erik Rohrer who will be moving to the Clallam County District Court II, in Forks. Mr. Basden grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1984.  After graduating from law … [Read more...] about Brent Basden swearing in ceremony Jan 2, 2019

Applicants for vacated Superior Court judge position 2018-2019

December 26, 2018

Eleven lawyers have applied to fill the Clallam County Superior Court position being vacated by Judge Erik Rohrer. The applicants are: Lauren Erickson, attorney in private practice Carol Mortensen, attorney in private practice Steve Robbins, attorney with Northwest Justice Project in the Port Angeles office Cathy Marshal, Washington State Attorney General's … [Read more...] about Applicants for vacated Superior Court judge position 2018-2019

Brandon Mack appointed as Family Court Commissioner

December 24, 2018

Brandon Mack has been appointed Family Court Commissioner for the Clallam County Superior Court. Mr. Mack has served as an assistant Attorney General with the Port Angeles office of the Attorney General since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1998 and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2009. The … [Read more...] about Brandon Mack appointed as Family Court Commissioner

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The Courthouse Facilitator helps people find and fill out family law forms. They are not lawyers and … [Read More...] about Courthouse Facilitator

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Maria Malkasian is the new Courthouse Facilitator

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The Clallam County Court Facilitator is Maria Malkasian. Her office is now in room 3003 at the … [Read More...] about Maria Malkasian is the new Courthouse Facilitator

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Brian Parker terminated from position of Clallam County Family Court Commissioner – effective immediately

February 11, 2026

Brian Parker, Clallam County Superior Court Family Court Commissioner, was abruptly terminated from his position on February 10, 2026. The Superior Court announced his appointment to the position in … [Read More...] about Brian Parker terminated from position of Clallam County Family Court Commissioner – effective immediately

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Courthouse Facilitator position vacant until March 1 2026

January 27, 2026

The Clallam County Courthouse Facilitator position is currently vacant. A new Facilitator will begin offering help with filling out court forms on March 1, 2026. Temporary help In the meantime, … [Read More...] about Courthouse Facilitator position vacant until March 1 2026

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Maria Malkasian is the new Courthouse Facilitator

May 15, 2025

The Clallam County Court Facilitator is Maria Malkasian. Her office is now in room 3003 at the courthouse, across the hall from Courtroom 3, the Family Court, 223 East 4th Street, Port Angeles, WA … [Read More...] about Maria Malkasian is the new Courthouse Facilitator

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CLE: Managing parent child contact problems WA AFCC

February 18, 2025

Parent child contact problems (PCCP) is one of the most difficult challenges in family law cases. The Washington Chapter of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC) is holding it's … [Read More...] about CLE: Managing parent child contact problems WA AFCC

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