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Mistachkin believes courts should apply the law fairly, protect the public trust, and treat every person with dignity and respect. Mistachkin has dedicated his legal career to serving the people of Grays Harbor. Contact (360) 581-6617; dajudgemista@gmail.com
Our state and federal constitutions rely on the courts to safeguard your rights and liberties. As a judge for the past five years, I’ve focused on improving access to justice and strengthening public safety. I founded the District Court’s first therapeutic court to address high-risk Driving Under the Influence offenses through accountability and treatment. I also expanded District Court’s probation services to include pre-trial monitoring. Both of those reform are vital steps toward preventing crime and saving taxpayer dollars. In our county, every dollar matters. Over the past five years I fought for nearly $1 million in state funding to support innovative local programs, and the District Court’s Blake Day event I led refunded nearly half a million dollars from the state to community members. That kind of progress draws me to serving as a judge. I can make a real difference, not just in the cases I hear each day, but in the community where we all live. A judge or attorney can easily see dozens of cases in a week. But for the person involved in that case, that might be the only time they’re in a courtroom. And that matters to me.