Department 11

• Judge: Honorable John A. McCarthy
• Elected / Appointed: Jan. 3, 1997
• Years as Judge: 19 

Education

• University of San Francisco - 1974 J.D.
• Seattle University - 1971 B.S. General Science - Major, Math - Minor
• Has attended several advanced education programs and also taught

Career Highlights

• 1975 - 1992 Sole Practitioner - Tacoma
• 1983 - 1992 Port of Tacoma Commissioner
• 1992 - 1997 Pierce County District Court One - Judge
• 1997 - Present Superior Court Judge

Professional Affiliations, Committees

• Commission on Judicial Conduct - Superior Court Representative 2003 - Present
• Superior Court Judges Association Member and Former Officer
• Juvenile Court Executive Committee and Judges Superior Court Executive Committee
• Superior Court Judges Association - Criminal, Legislation and Education Committee
• Law Library - Board Member and President - Several years
• Lawyer admitted in California and Washington - 37 years

Civic Involvement

• Past Commissioner - Port of Tacoma and president - Washington Public Ports Association
• Volunteer - Mt. Rainier National Park
• High school football and basketball official - 11 years
• Boys and Girls Clubs of Pierce County - former board member
• Member and competitor - Outrigger Canoe and Dragon Boat paddler
• Former board member - Broadway Center for Performing Arts
• Several other local boards and activities