Richard Wernette is the best qualified candidate for Superior Court Judge

Judge Wernette has proven as a Municipal Court Judge and Superior Court Commissioner that in his court, all people – regardless of influence or wealth - have a right to be treated justly and with respect.
He has proven to be firm, but fair.

Crime Victim Rights \ Public Safety

Judge Wernette was the first judge in Walla Walla County to implement no bail confinement in all domestic violence arrests until the defendant appears before the court where a No Contact Order can be entered and bail and other restrictions considered.

In Judge Wernette’s court, there is no “revolving jailhouse door” where a defendant is arrested for domestic violence, posts minimal bail without seeing a Judge and immediately assaults the victim again.

Crime victims are too often forgotten. Victims are given a voice by law and the public is best protected by enforcing the law.

Judicial Experience

Judge Wernette has served as a Municipal Court Judge for five years and was appointed by our current Superior Court Judges in 2005 to serve as a Court Commissioner.

He has been an active Judge Pro Tem since 1991 at the request of all three District Court Judges then serving. He is also a respected and successful practicing attorney of 22 years.

His practice concentrates on family and criminal law, the same cases that take up approximately 80% of a Superior Court Judge’s time.

No other candidate can match Mr. Wernette’s readiness to serve as Superior Court Judge.

Committee to Elect Richard Wernette
Superior Court Judge Department I
PO Box 996
Walla Walla WA 99362

Treasurer: Daniel J. Tompkins

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