Name: David A. Svaren
Title: Judge
Court: Skagit County Superior Court
County: Skagit
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 12/07/2018
Canons Violated:Canon 1: Rules 1.1 and 1.3 and Canon 3: Rule 3.7(B)
Summary: From an agreed statement of facts, Skagit County Superior Court Judge David A. Svaren stipulated that he violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1 and 1.3) and Canon 3 (Rule 3.7(B)) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Svaren violated the Code by making a Facebook post which solicited funds for a charitable organization. The Commission admonished Judge Svaren and ordered him to read the Code.
Case Documents Available:
Certificate and Order of Completion filed 2/15/2019.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 12/7/2018.