As a Superior Court Judge, I’ve presided over joyful adoptions and tragic crimes. I’ve experienced first-hand how a judge’s decisions impact real lives, and I’ve dedicated my career to building the skills, values and temperament necessary for fair and impartial decision making.
On the Court of Appeals, I will bring trial experience, book smarts, and compassion, and be a judge who actively listens and treats people with respect. I’ve worked hard to earn the respect of attorneys, judges, clients and the community at large. I would be honored to earn your support.
Judge Moore’s intellect, demeanor, and empathy have earned her “Exceptionally Well Qualified” ratings from organizations concerned with varying viewpoints around the state.
“Judge Moore’s expertise in the fields of family law, serving as a prosecutor, a defense attorney and now as a sitting Snohomish County Superior Court Judge provides her with an advantage, in that her ability to navigate the nuances of highly complicated civil and criminal cases are met with a thoughtful and impartial approach to justice. She is patient with those involved in the criminal justice process and is genuine in her commitment to justice. As a sitting Judge, she looks at the facts presented before her, and is able to make thoughtful, educated and impartial decisions based on the law and in the spirit of justice.”
“As my colleague, I have had the opportunity to see Judge Moore’s brilliance and humanity shine. She is respected by the bar and our bench. She is an incredibly hard worker…She has lived experiences that help guide her decisions, and while she remains an independent magistrate, she approaches her cases with a deep understanding that everyone before her comes from different backgrounds and that our role is to ensure that regardless of why someone is before us, they are afforded the full measure of our understanding and our compassion.”
“Judge Moore has a stellar reputation among the bar as a knowledgeable, thoughtful jurist. Lawyers respect her for her well-reasoned legal opinions and command of the Washington Court and Evidentiary Rules. Judge Moore demonstrates a commitment to justice and equity through her work.”
“[Judge Moore] has a fantastic legal mind and she is thoughtful, fair and impartial in her decisions…Judge Moore is exceptionally well qualified to serve on the appellate court and will do an excellent job there.”
“Judge Moore consistently demonstrates beyond reproach professional ethics, dedication to the rule of law, exemplary application of fairness, justice and diligence, zero tolerance for caustic and disrespectful attorney behavior toward anyone in the courtroom, etc. Judge Moore's ability to provide equal justice to all who appear in her courtroom, to fairly, objectively and thoroughly review all legal arguments with an open mind, is perhaps her most exceptional attribute.”
“Judge Karen Moore is a fantastic candidate for the Court of Appeal position. Judge Moore brings her expertise in family law which is much needed on the Court of Appeals bench and she is a remarkable Superior Court judge. I enthusiastically endorse her.”
“Judge Moore is the sort of jurist that ought to sit on the Court of Appeals. With a breadth of experience both as trial lawyer, appellate advocate and trial judge, we can say without hesitation she is more than qualified. It is rare to find a more balanced and insightful candidate. She has our tenured firm's endorsement.”