Hon. Karena K. Kirkendoll See Rating Details
Commissioner
Superior Court
Pierce County
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Non-Attorney Average Rating:   1.0 - 3 rating(s)
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General Rating Criteria

* Temperament (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Scholarship (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Industriousness (1=Not at all industrious,10=Highly industrious)
* Ability to Handle Complex Litigation (1=Awful,10=Excellent)
* Punctuality (1=Chronically Late,10=Always on Time)
* General Ability to Handle Pre-Trial Matters (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
* General Ability as a Trial Judge (1=Not all Able, 10=Extremely Able)
Flexibility In Scheduling (1=Completely Inflexible,10=Very Flexible)


Criminal Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Criminal Litigation (1=Demonstrates Bias,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
General Inclination Regarding Bail (1=Pro-Defense,10=Pro-Government)
Involvement in Plea Discussions (1=Not at all Involved, 10=Very Involved)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Pretrial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Trial Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)
General Inclination in Criminal Cases Sentencing Stage (1=Pro-prosecution,10=Pro-defense)


Civil Rating Criteria (if applicable)

* Evenhandedness in Civil Litigation (1=Not at all Evenhanded,10=Entirely Evenhanded)
Involvement in Settlement Discussions (1=Not at all Involved,10=Very Involved)
General Inclination (1=Pro-defendant, 10=Pro-plaintiff)
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What others have said about Hon. Karena K. Kirkendoll


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Other

Comment #: WA2183
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
Extremely biased toward the elite. Has disgust for stay at home moms, and reinforces abuse. Clearly has favorite attorneys. This judge is unfit for family court. Has no regard for children whatsoever. She needs to learn about DARVO and covert narcissistic & emotional abuse.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: WA2139
Rating:1.0
Comments:
~One of the worst judges I’ve been before in the Washington State Superior Court System, has a very rude demeanor, rarely does she read through pleadings, reputation of being corrupt, short tempered, and favors her cronies, disregarding basic legal principles and her oath to uphold the constitution. If she’s assigned to any of my cases, I advise my clients to use their one recusal to get a different judge. She has a terrible reputation among the attorney community.

Litigant

Comment #: WA2064
Rating:1.0
Comments:
Disgrace. Ordered me to take the legal advice of the county clerk (Lu Scott) who told me to amend my petition, which did not have legal authority. Spoke w/ the author of the WA State Probate Law (Mr. Mucklestone) who said my initial petition was right, Kirkendoll was wrong. Five years later, still trying to reverse her terrible order to take legal advice from a non-attorney and am suing her personally.

Other

Comment #: WA1917
Rating:1.0
Comments:
During my trial we presented clear evidence of neglect. Judge Kirkendoll ruled on emotions and not facts. When she ruled she said that the evidence that was notarized was false even though it was a school district. Judge Kirkendoll asked why I did not have a criminal record multiple times. After the fact I realized that she was implying every black man has a criminal past. IF you get her as your judge do EVERYTHING you can to get a new judge as you will not get a fair trial.

Other

Comment #: WA1712
Rating:1.0
Comments:
She is not a fair judge at all

Other

Comment #: WA1711
Rating:Not Rated
Comments:
She hates single mothers, even if they are good people. She loves anyone in military even when they are abusive.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1173
Rating:1.0
Comments:
I appeared before her with an unusual procedural problem, which she initially did not know the answer. Taking the time to look into it, she asked me to come back later. Within an hour or so, I received a call from her clerk saying the issue had been resolved. This commissioner totally took the proverbial bull by the horns and worked though the problem with an excellent attitude. Pleasure to see. I hope she moves up to the regular bench.