Cascade District Court - Judge Position 2 · Snohomish County

Judge Francis was appointed to her position in the Cascade Division of the Snohomish County District Court in 2023 by a unanimous vote of the Snohomish County Council. She was subsequently retained by the voters in 2024. She is honored to serve North Snohomish County having grown up in the Stanwood area and now raising her own kids there. Judge Francis brings a unique skillset to her role as a judge which she gained serving Snohomish County for 22 years as a Public Defender with experience in both criminal law and involuntary behavioral health treatment. She strives to find balance between compassion and accountability in criminal cases and believes that access to services in the community is often key to reducing recidivism. Judge Francis presides over both criminal and civil matters and, in all cases, strives to prioritize procedural fairness and the Rule of Law so that regardless of the outcome, everyone feels heard and fairly treated. Endorsed by: County Councilmembers Nate Nehring, Megan Dunn, and Jared Mead; Sen. John Lovick; Arlington Mayor Don Vanney; Arlington Police Officers’ Association; National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington; Snohomish County Democrats