Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Jehiel Baer as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge effective July 1, filling the vacancy left by Judge Marybeth Dingledy.
Baer has over 13 years of legal experience, including as an Assistant U. S. Attorney handling major fraud and money laundering cases. He also teaches at the University of Washington School of Law and serves on the PATHWAY mental health diversion court team.
The appointment takes effect July 1, with Baer pledging to treat all court participants with respect and resolve cases according to law.