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Snohomish Judge Appointed

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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.

📄 Source: County Government — https://www.governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-appoints-jehiel-baer-snohomish-county-superior-court
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    Governor Bob Ferguson appointed Jehiel Baer as Snohomish County Superior Court Judge“July 17, 2026 Story Body OLYMPIA – Today Governor Bob Ferguson announced the appointment of Jehiel Baer to the position of Snohomish County Superior Court Judge.”
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    The appointment of Jehiel Baer takes effect July 1“Baer’s appointment, effective July 1, fills the position vacated by Judge Marybeth Dingledy.”
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    The appointment of Jehiel Baer fills the vacancy left by Judge Marybeth Dingledy“Baer’s appointment, effective July 1, fills the position vacated by Judge Marybeth Dingledy.”
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    Jehiel Baer has over 13 years of legal experience“Baer is a career litigator with more than 13 years of experience in both criminal and civil cases.”
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    Jehiel Baer served as an Assistant U. S. Attorney“He currently practices as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Washington, where he litigates criminal and civil asset forfeiture, money laundering and fraud matters, including the largest fraud and money laundering cases in the office’s history.”
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    Jehiel Baer handled major fraud and money laundering cases as an Assistant U. S. Attorney“He currently practices as an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Washington, where he litigates criminal and civil asset forfeiture, money laundering and fraud matters, including the largest fraud and money laundering cases in the office’s history.”
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    Jehiel Baer teaches at the University of Washington School of Law“Baer also serves on the executive team for PATHWAY, one of the first federal mental health pre-trial diversion courts in the country. Outside his primary duties, Baer teaches at the University of Washington School of Law and serves as a hearing officer with the Washington State Bar Association, where he adjudicates and mediates lawyer disciplinary proceedings.”
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    Jehiel Baer serves on the PATHWAY mental health diversion court team“Baer is part of a national team focused on dismantling international criminal organizations that defraud Americans and recovering hundreds of millions of dollars in stolen funds for victims. Baer also serves on the executive team for PATHWAY, one of the first federal mental health pre-trial diversion courts in the country.”
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    Jehiel Baer pledged to treat all court participants with respect“I pledge to work diligently to earn that same trust from the people of Snohomish County by treating all parties with respect and dignity, regardless of their background, status, or role in the matter, and by devoting the attention and energy necessary to resolve each matter in accordance with governing law and in the interests of justice.”
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    Jehiel Baer pledged to resolve cases according to law“I pledge to work diligently to earn that same trust from the people of Snohomish County by treating all parties with respect and dignity, regardless of their background, status, or role in the matter, and by devoting the attention and energy necessary to resolve each matter in accordance with governing law and in the interests of justice.”

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