Name: Frank V. LaSalata
Title: Judge
Court: King Co District East Division
County: King
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 09/24/2010
Canons Violated:1, 2(A), 3(A)(3)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, the Commission found that King County District Court Judge Frank LaSalata violated Canons 1, 2(A) and 3(A)(3) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The judge agreed that the manner in which he spoke to a legal intern who was appearing before him in court could have reasonably caused her to be alarmed. The Commission admonished Judge LaSalata for engaging in discourteous and intolerant behavior in his official capacity which could erode the public's confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the judicial system.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 12/30/2010.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 9/24/2010.