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 26 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 II
PO Box 996
Walla Walla WA 99362

Treasurer: Daniel J. Tompkins

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