CJC No. 9440-F-188
November 20, 2020
From an agreed statement of facts, Renton Municipal Court Judge Terry Jurado stipulated that he violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1, and 1.2) and Canon 2 (Rule 2.2) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Jurado violated the Code by ordering a criminal defendant to leave the courtroom and then issuing a warrant for defendant's arrest when he complied with that order. The conflicting orders created an impossible dilemma for the defendant, and was an abuse of power. The Commission reprimanded Judge Jurado and ordered him to complete two hours of courtroom demeanor training and promptly read the Code.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Reprimand filed 11/20/2020.
CJC No. 9334-F-190
November 20, 2020
From an agreed statement of facts, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Joseph Wilson stipulated that he violated Canon 1 (Rules 1.1 and 1.2) and Canon 2 (Rules 2.3(A) & (B), 2.6(A), 2.7 and 2.8(A) & (B)) of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Wilson violated the Code by 'using language and manifesting a demeanor that was indecorous, undignified, impatient and discourteous' and in two instances, in addition to being indecorous, created the appearance he was biased and/or prejudiced against a defendant. Additionally, Judge Wilson stipulated that in two instances, he violated the Code by refusing to consider a defense attorney's argument and/or not allowing that attorney to make a record and by not deciding matters assigned to him. The Commission censured Judge Wilson and ordered him to complete two hours of relevant ethics training, to participate in behavioral coaching, and to promptly read the Code.
Certificate of Completion and Order filed 4/19/2024.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Censure filed 11/20/2020.
CJC No. 9137-F-187
June 26, 2020
From an agreed statement of facts, Snohomish County Superior Court Judge Eric Z. Lucas stipulated that he violated Canon 1, Rules 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Lucas violated the Code by sending two emails to Everett city officials expressing his and his wife's opposition to a building permit sought by one of Respondent's neighbors. Both emails were sent from the judge's official county work email address, and in the signature block of both emails, Respondent identified himself as a Snohomish County Superior Court Judge. The Commission admonished Judge Lucas and ordered him to complete one hour of judicial ethics training and promptly read the Code.
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 6/26/2020.