Northeast Electoral District - Judge Position No. 2 · King County

Judge Michelle Gehlsen has served as a judge for more than 16 years, including 10 years as Presiding Judge of Bothell Municipal Court before joining King County District Court in 2019. She is committed to treating every person who enters her courtroom with dignity, fairness, and respect while faithfully applying the law equally to all. Judge Gehlsen believes strong courts promote both public safety and public confidence. She has presided over Redmond Community Court, helping address the underlying causes of criminal behavior while reducing repeat offenses, and founded Bothell Youth Court, inspiring similar youth court programs in neighboring communities. Her judicial colleagues elected her President of the Washington District and Municipal Court Judges’ Association, reflecting the trust and respect she has earned among judges statewide. She has also earned endorsements from judges at every level of Washington’s judiciary and received the Washington Women Lawyers Vanguard Award and the Judge Steiner Leadership Award in recognition of her commitment to judicial leadership and public service. Judge Gehlsen respectfully asks for your vote to continue serving the people of King County.