JUSTICE. INTEGRITY. EXPERIENCE.

Mike Sommerfeld for Judge

Pierce County District Court Judge — Position 7

Vote Mike Sommerfeld for Judge. He brings the legal experience, temperament, and integrity to serve the people of Pierce County with fairness and respect.

Pierce County residents deserve judges who are experienced, thoughtful, and committed to treating every person with fairness and respect. I’ve spent my career serving this community both inside and outside the courtroom. I would be honored to continue that service as a Pierce County District Court Judge.

Mike Sommerfeld
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney · Former Judge Pro Tem
About Mike

Three Decades of Service to Pierce County

Mike Sommerfeld has spent more than three decades serving the people of Pierce County through a career rooted in public service, professionalism, and respect for the rule of law. Since joining the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in 1995, he has earned a reputation as a thoughtful attorney, trusted legal advisor, and experienced courtroom advocate.

For the past 28 years, Mike and his wife Christa have called Pierce County home—where they raised their children and built deep ties to the community. Mike comes from a family that values hard work and service to others. That commitment to community is something he shares with his wife Christa, a licensed clinical social worker who has supported families throughout Pierce County as a victim advocate and family therapist.

Today, he serves as a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney and legal advisor to Pierce County District Court and Juvenile Court.

Qualifications

Mike is the Only Candidate with Truly Balanced Experience

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Prosecutor & Criminal Law

Mike has handled Pierce County’s most serious criminal prosecutions – including homicide, kidnapping, child abuse, human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual assault – and developed a deep expertise in drug impaired driving law and DUI prosecution.
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Civil Law & Government Counsel

Since 2010, Mike has served as a trusted legal advisor to Pierce County courts and government officials, advising judges and elected officials on complex constitutional issues and other legal matters. Mike serves as the team lead for the Government Operations & Litigation Team of attorneys in the Civil Division of the Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office.
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Judge Pro Tem

Served as a Pro Tem Judge in Thurston County District Court and presided over both criminal and civil cases- bringing first hand experience from the bench to his judicial candidacy.
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WA Traffic Safety Judicial Excellence Award

Mike received the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission Award for Judicial Excellence for securing a victory in the Washington State Supreme Court that holds drug impaired drivers accountable.

Mike arguing before the Washington State Supreme Court

Community

Committed to the Community He Serves

Outside the courtroom, Mike and his family are deeply woven into the fabric of Pierce County life.
Jump Start Youth Foster Care Transition Program — Board member and volunteer supporting young people aging out of the foster care system with housing and employment support.

Veterans’ Legal Clinic — Volunteered to provide pro bono legal services to veterans in the Pierce County community.

Family Roots — Lived in Pierce County for 28 years alongside his wife Christa where they raised their two sons Mathew and Jackson. Christa is a licensed clinical social worker and victim advocate who has dedicated her career to Pierce County families.

Endorsements

The Consensus Choice for Pierce County Judge

Mike has earned the endorsement of the Pierce County legal community, Pierce County elected officials, and civic organizations who trust him to bring experience and integrity to the bench.

“As the Presiding Judge for Thurston County District Court, I am responsible for the selection, training and evaluation of our pro tem judges. Mike Sommerfeld is one of those judges and has done an excellent job.”

Hon. Brett Buckley Presiding Judge, Thurston County District Court

Rated "Exceptionally Well Qualified" by the Pierce County Bar Association.

Washington Supreme Court
  • Hon. G. Helen WhitenerWashington Supreme Court Justice (Former Pierce County Superior Court Judge)
Court of Appeals
  • Hon. Linda LeeWashington State Court of Appeals, Div. II
  • Hon. Meng Li CheWashington State Court of Appeals, Div. II
  • Hon. Marywave Van Deren (retired)Washington State Court of Appeals, Div. II
Municipal Court
  • Hon. Tim LewisLakewood Municipal Court
  • Hon. James OrlandoFircrest Municipal Court
  • Meagan FoleyFormer Fircrest Municipal Court / Pierce County Commissioner
  • Steve KrupaTacoma Municipal Court
Elected Officials
  • Anders IbsenMayor of Tacoma
  • Victoria WoodardsFormer Mayor of Tacoma
  • Bill BaarsmaFormer Mayor of Tacoma
  • Ryan MelloPierce County Executive
  • Mari LeavittWA State Representative 28th LD
  • Bruce DammeierFormer WA State Representative and Pierce County Executive
  • Jim FarrellFormer Pierce County Council Member
  • Mary RobnettPierce County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Gerald Horne Former Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney
  • Jason WhalenFormer Mayor of Lakewood
  • Jani HitchenPierce County Council Chair
  • Dave MorellPierce County Council Member
  • Robyn DensonPierce County Council Member
  • Bryan YambePierce County Council Member
  • Kyle LitzenbergerEatonville Town Council Member
  • Jim FerrellMayor of Federal Way
  • Dick MuriFormer Mayor of Steilacoom, Former Pierce County Council Member
  • Paul PastorFormer Pierce County Sheriff
  • Rosie AyalaPierce County Council Member
  • Sarah RumbaughCouncil Member City of Tacoma
  • Kristina WalkerCouncil Member City of Tacoma
  • John A. McCarthy Port of Tacoma Commissioner and former Superior and District Court Judge
  • Alecia CunninghamUniversity Place City Council Member
  • Scott HeinzeFormer Tacoma School Board Member
  • Paul BocchiFormer Lakewood Mayor
  • Chelsea McElroy Former Tacoma School Board Member and Vice President
Pierce County District Court
  • Hon. Lloyd OaksPierce County District Court
  • Hon. Karla ButtorffPierce County District Court
  • Hon. Frank Dacca Pierce County District Court (retired)
  • Hon. Maggie Ross Pierce County District Court (retired)
  • Presiding Judge Claire SussmanPierce County District Court
  • Former Presiding Judge Kevin McCannPierce County District Court
  • Former Presiding Judge Jeanette LineberryPierce County District Court
Pierce County Superior Court Judges
  • Hon. Sabrina Ahrens
  • Hon. Andre Penalver
  • Hon. Rebecca Reeder
  • Hon. Scott Peters
  • Hon. Phil Thornton
  • Hon. Joseph A. Evans
  • Hon. Philip Sorensen
  • Hon. Michael Schwartz
  • Hon. Jennifer Andrews
  • Presiding Judge Susan Adams
  • Hon. Angelica Williams
  • Hon. Alicia Burton
  • Hon. Matthew Thomas
  • Hon. Grant Blinn
  • Hon. Ingrid McLeod
  • Hon. Diana Kiesel
  • Hon. Jack Nevin (Retired)
  • Hon. D. Gary Steiner (Retired)
  • Hon. Susan Serko (Retired)
  • Hon. Brian Tollefson (Retired)
  • Hon. Gretchen Leanderson (Retired)
  • Hon. Thomas Felnagle (Retired)
  • Hon. Garold Johnson (Retired)
  • Hon. John Hickman (Retired)
  • Hon. Jerry Costello (Retired)
  • Hon. Tim Ashcraft
  • Hon. Stanley Rumbaugh
  • Hon. Clarence Henderson, Jr.
  • Hon. Lisa Worswick (Retired)
Community Leaders
  • Patti Jackson
  • Kevin Yamamoto Executive Director of South Sound 911
  • Pedro Chou Pierce County District Court Commissioner
  • Jason JohnsonTacoma Municipal Court Commissioner
  • Hon. Karen WatsonSuperior Court Commissioner
  • Patrick Hammond Attorney
  • Gary A. Jacobson Attorney
  • Tom Rickey
Thurston County Judges
  • Hon. Christine SchallerSuperior Court Judge
  • Hon. Anne EgelerSuperior Court Judge
  • Hon Paul WohlDistrict Court Commissioner
  • Hon. Brett Buckley Presiding Judge, Thurston County District Court
Organizations
  • 2nd LD Democratic Party
  • 28th LD Democratic Party
  • 31st LD Democratic Party
  • Pierce County Republican Party
  • Puyallup Police Association
  • Pierce County Prosecuting Attorney’s Guild
  • West Pierce Fire and Rescue Station 31
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The campaign kickoff event will be held on July 15th, Wednesday, from 5:00 to 7:00 at Stink & El Tufo Wine Bar, 909 A St. Unit 110, Tacoma, WA 98402.

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