Honorable Patrick Johnson

District Court Judge, Position 1, Courtroom 6


  • Current Assignment: Misdemeanor Domestic Violence, Veterans Court
  • Elected: 2018, 2022
  • Judicial Assistant: Kiara Segura, 509-477-2933
  • Court Clerk:  Jeni Sherman, 509-477-3851
  • Judicial Administrative Specialist: 509-477-2901

 

Career Highlights


  • Major, US Army Reserves JAG Corp, Trial Defense Services: 2001 - Feb 2020 (Deputy Regional Defense Counsel)
  • Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Spokane County: 1998 - 2019 (Major Crimes, Drug/Property, Special Assaults, Juvenile, District Court, Chronic Offenders)
  • US Army Enlisted, Active Duty: 1989 -1992, Psychological Operation Specialist, Airborne

 

 Awards


  • Local Hero Award, 2008, Washington State Bar Association
  • Top Attorneys, Spokane, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011

 

 Education


  • Gonzaga University School of Law, 1998 (JD, Honors)
  • Central Washington University, 1994 (BS, Business Administration with a Specialization in Finance)

Community Development


  • VALU (Vulnerable Adult Links United) 2005-2010
  • SCOPE (Sheriff's Community Oriented Policing Effort )Board of Directors, 2007-2009