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ELECT
John
AUSTIN
PIERCE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE
Department 15
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ABOUT
JOHN AUSTIN
John is a proud product of Tacoma Public Schools, graduating from Stadium High School in 1988. He earned his B.A. in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Washington State University in 1993. John then pursued his legal education at Seattle University School of Law, graduating with a J.D. in 1998. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1999.
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John, his wife Danielle, and their two children live in Tacoma deepening their strong ties to the local community. John supports youth education programs with an emphasis on the legal system, and has engaged in pro bono legal services in his spare time to further assist the residents of Pierce County.
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“John was raised here, and has chosen, with his family to live and work here. He cares about our community and our community needs a guy like him on the bench.”
MARK QUIGLEY
Felony Chief, Retired
Mark quigley Felony Chief, Retired