First Woman Popularly Elected to WA Supreme Court Will Retire After 33 Years

WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen the latest to step down after serving 30+ years

Another justice on the Washington Supreme Court is stepping down. Barbara Madsen, after serving as a Supreme Court justice for the state of Washington since 1992, announced her retirement, effective April 3. In a letter to Governor Bob Ferguson, she said it’s time to pass the gavel and make way for new ideas. Ferguson will appoint her replacement. “My commitment to the rule of law and to the future of our outstanding judiciary remains as strong …

First woman popularly elected to WA Supreme Court will retire after 33 years

Washington state Supreme Court Justice Barbara A. Madsen announced Monday that she will retire in early April. Read more...

Another WA Supreme Court justice to retire

The Washington state Supreme Court building in Olympia on April 21, 2025. (Photo by Jacquelyn Jimenez Romero/Washington State Standard)Washington state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen is retiring, the court announced Monday, adding to significant turnover on the court this year. Madsen, who has served in the role since 1993, will step down April 3, leaving her spot to be appointed by Gov. Bob Ferguson. Her term expires in January 2029. “My …

Washington Supreme Court justice and Gonzaga grad to step down from bench

Washington state Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen will retire by the start of April, the court announced Monday.

WA Supreme Court Justice Barbara Madsen announces retirement

Washington Supreme Court Justice Barbara A Madsen, the first woman to join the court by popular election in 1992