Thurston County District Court Judge Pos. 3

Paul Wohl has devoted his legal career to public service and the fair administration of justice. For the past 12 years, he has served as Thurston County District Court Commissioner, presiding over criminal, civil, and infraction matters with a commitment to impartiality, professionalism, and respect for every person appearing before the court. Beginning in 2027, Paul will preside over Veterans Court. Paul brings broad courtroom experience from both prosecution and defense practice. He served as Prosecutor for the City of Olympia for 14 years, as well as Prosecutor for the City of Federal Way and Deputy Prosecutor for Pierce County. Earlier in his career, he served as a public defender in King County, protecting constitutional rights and ensuring access to justice. In addition to his courtroom work, Paul serves as an instructor for the Washington State Judicial College and has been selected to serve as Associate Dean, helping train judicial officers throughout Washington. He has also held leadership positions with the District and Municipal Court Judges Association and served on the Washington Supreme Court Public Trust and Confidence Committee. Paul Wohl is committed to maintaining a court system that is modern, fair, efficient, respectful, and worthy of the public’s trust.