Patrick Burns is a Pro-Tem Judicial Officer who practices at Kent and Kirkland Municipal Courts. Besides this, he has been a diligent member of the South King County Bar Association Board and DMCJA Legislative Committee since 1997.He is also linked with the Washington State Therapeutic Courts Committee since 2008.

1. Patrick Burns (Auburn, WA) - A
Pro-Tem Judicial Officer

2. Honorable Patrick Burns is a Pro-Tem Judicial
Officer who practices at Kent and Kirkland
Municipal Courts. Besides this, he has been a
diligent member of the South King County Bar
Association Board and DMCJA Legislative
Committee since 1997. He is also associated with
the DMCJA Salary and Benefits Committee for
which he was the Chair from 2002 to 2004 and
from 2007 to 2012. Since 2008, he is linked with
the Washington State Therapeutic Courts
Committee where he sincerely contributes his
knowledge and experience.

3. In 1998, Patrick Burns of Auburn, WA became
the Presiding Judge at the Auburn Municipal
Court and served as an attorney here for more
than a decade. From 1999 till 2006, he served
as a faculty member at the Judicial College
where he shared his immense knowledge and
expertise with a multitude of students. He taught
them with compassion and commitment.
Judicial And Legal Activities In The
Past

4. Projects Undertaken
He also researched and worked on several
projects including Substance Abuse Providers
Standards Project and the Inter-jurisdictional
Warrant Quashing Project in the year 2006 and
2007 respectively. He did a commendable job
while undertaking the aforementioned projects.

5. His Associations
In addition, Patrick Burns has even remained a
responsible DMCJA Spring Conference Faculty
in the year 2002, 2006, and 2007. Being
associated with the DMCJA Court Rules
Committee, DMCJA Board, and Washington
State Center for Court Research Board was a
remarkable experience for him. In 2012, he
became the DMCJA Therapeutic Court
Committee Chair and handled a range of varied
responsibilities.

6. An Independent Lawyer
From 1978 to1998, Patrick Burns ran his own
Private Practice in Auburn, WA. He undertook
innumerable cases pertaining to Criminal
Defense, Family Law, Civil Litigation, and a lot
more. For his consistent and unbiased efforts as
an independent lawyer, he was highly praised
by his clients. They have shown their gratitude
for his unparalleled advocacy by posting
encouraging feedback on the web.

7. Thank You
Patrick Burns Auburn WA