Patrick Burns with his judicial temperament, compassion, and in-depth knowledge of the legal system, endeavors to deliver impartial and fair judgments while making a significant contribution to the improvement of the judicial system. After completing his education, he started his own practice in Auburn and worked as an independent lawyer for almost two decades in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense. Thereafter, he was selected as a Presiding Judge at Auburn Municipal Court. He also joined the Judicial College as a faculty member and helped the students with his knowledge and wisdom. Currently, he is working as a Pro-Tem Judicial Officer at Kent and Kirkland Municipal Courts.
2. Patrick Burns Auburn WA is an intelligent,
honest, and reputed law professional with a
distinguished professional history. With his judicial
temperament,
compassion,
and
in-depth
knowledge of the legal system, he endeavors to
deliver impartial and fair judgments while making
a significant contribution to the improvement of
the judicial system. His excellent track record of
work reflects his integrity and dedication to work.
3. His successful career profile and skill set is the result of
his
stellar
academic
background.
Judge Patrick Burns Auburn received his Bachelor's
degree in History from the University of Washington in
1975. Later, he went to Law School at the University of
Puget and later on studied General Jurisdiction at
National Judicial College. After completing his education,
he started his own practice in Auburn. He worked as an
independent lawyer for almost two decades with a
specialization in Family Law, Civil Litigation and Criminal
Defense. Thereafter, he was selected as a Presiding
Judge at Auburn Municipal Court, and worked with
complete dedication and commitment to public service.
He also joined the Judicial College as a faculty member
and helped the students in their learning process with his
knowledge and wisdom.
4. Besides working as a successful law practitioner,
Patrick Burns Judge is an assiduous member of
various committees and associated with a number
of organizations. He has been a diligent member
of DMCJA Court Rules Committee, DMCJA
Spring Conference Faculty, Washington State
Center for Court Research Board. He is also a
member of South King County Bar Association
Board, DMCJA Legislative Committee, DMCJA
Salary and Benefits Committee, and Washington
State Therapeutic Courts Committee.
5. Patrick Burns has also worked on a number of
projects like Substance Abuse Providers
Standards Project and Inter-jurisdictional Warrant
Quashing Project. Currently, he is working as a
Pro-Tem Judicial Officer at Kent and Kirkland
Municipal Courts, and is acknowledged for his
meticulousness and ability to render judgments
which are cogent and clear.