Name: Timothy P. Ryan
Title: Judge
Court: South Snohomish District Court
County: Snohomish
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 05/10/2013
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Snohomish County District Court Judge Timothy Ryan stipulated that he violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct when he gratuitously identified himself as a judge to a law enforcement officer during a traffic stop. The Commission admonished Judge Ryan. The Commission took into account the fact that, prior to contact from the Commission, Judge Ryan chose to resign his judicial office, believing this incident would tarnish his effectiveness as a district court judge.
Case Documents Available:
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 5/10/2013.