Shoreline Electoral District - Judge Position No. 1 · King County

Judge Martinez was appointed to the King County District Court bench by the King County Council’s unanimous vote in 2023. He was elected to retain his position in 2024. As a dedicated member of the court, he is endorsed by over 50 trial and appellate judges. Judge Martinez understands and is committed to addressing the challenges facing our courts, including a historic opioid epidemic, underfunded mental health system, and unaffordable civil representation. He is also dedicated to increasing access to justice. His efforts include serving on judicial committees that update court processes, forms, and public information to make it easier for non-attorneys to understand and access their courts. Judge Martinez brought 21 years of diverse legal experience to the court as a King County Senior Deputy Prosecutor, civil litigator, appellate lawyer, and legal advisor to businesses and government entities. His experience allows him to deliver well-reasoned, impartial decisions that follow the law. As the son of migrant farmworkers, he is also deeply committed to fairness, public safety, and dignity for all. Judge Martinez’s past community service includes the Boards of Northwest Justice Project and the Latina/o Bar Association. Endorsed by: King County Democrats; 32nd District Democrats; and 1st District Democrats