"The Robing Room: WA State Judges

Hon. Richard T. Okrent	See Rating Details
Judge Superior Court
Snohomish County	See Comments

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* 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. Richard T. Okrent

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Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA2182
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge OKrent is not known as most prejudiced judge on the bench for no reason, there are plenty of egregious cases of obvious corruption where he has sided with HOA attorneys to embezzle huge amounts of money or equity from home owners. Their preferred victims are minorities and immigrants. Watch out, he is an agent.

Other

Comment #: WA2018
Rating:1.0

Comments:
Judge Okrent lies about what he will do and strings people along. Gives them false hope which he never delivers on and seem to be the kid who likes to watch the bugs burn under his magnifying glass.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1940
Rating:1.0

Comments:
I normally do not reserve such criticism of a Judge publicly, as I have the highest respect for Courts and Judges, but unfortunately Mr. Okrent has made me rethink. He has left nothing to imagination when it comes to abuse of power for greed of making a quick buck. Most of his judgments have no legal basis other than corruption. He shows favoritism and nepotism to lawyers and firms that he has connections with, and oppresses anyone else who doesn't, especially minorities and pro se litigants.

Criminal Defense Lawyer

Comment #: WA1936
Rating:1.1

Comments:
I had custody of my grandson since he was 8mnths old. In the yr 2017 my grandson was kidnapped by CPS cause the principal called. Judge Okrent was our judge for the CPS case our lawyer was once a partner with Okrent in a law firm on Broadway. Everyone in the case lied and judge Okrent did not want to see proof and put our grandson up for adoption even though we tried to tell him that my spouse is in the military (DoD) how can we abuse him. But judge Okrent is not a gentleman or I have now no respect for judges and the law. I have never committed a crime in my life. I have for 18 mths I have been taking care of a lady who is stkitzofrenix. I love her I take good care of her and they say I beat and burned my grandson and they had no probable cause and judge Okrent didn't care..and I was literally dieing. He's been gone for 3 years...why?????
I am begging you please let my boy come home. Aiden E. Martin

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA1740
Rating:10.0

Comments:
I greatly appreciate Judge Okrent's calm demeanor, respectfulness toward all parties and witnesses, and his decisiveness in making rulings and resolving issues.

Other

Comment #: WA1159
Rating:10.0

Comments:
One of the most honorable, honest, and intelligent gentlemen I have come to know and respect.

Civil Litigation - Private

Comment #: WA944
Rating:2.7

Comments:
Judge Richard T. Okrent was appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire in January of 2011. In the fall of 2013, Judge Okrent rendered a Hague Convention decision regarding the international abduction of two very young sisters--in just 40 minutes. Judge Okrent ignored objections regarding surprise hearings, overburdening of a third party, refused to address multiple hearings scheduled at the same time, before different justices, refused to grant Trial, and rendered the decision under Washington State Law, and the UCCJEA's Home State Analysis. Judge Okrent lackadaisically dismissed the Defendant's right to Trial, to present witnesses, to acknowledge the Power of Attorney by the Petitioner to the Defendant, for the Children to have been removed from Canada, to reside in Washington State, and for the case to be heard under International Treaty, the Hague Convention. As a result, the case is still unresolved, in Canadian and U.S. courts, (Montreal and now the Washington State Supreme Court). After the Defendant proved misconduct to Canadian Courts, by the Petitioner--the Canadian courts justly stayed further proceedings, pending resolution of the case in the United States. Nevertheless, because of Judge Okrent's lack of diligence, disregard for court rules to issue findings of fact, appropriate notice, applying the wrong standard of law, and not ensuring a Pro Se litigants right to trial--the Petitioner has wrongfully succeeded in separating the children from their father and brother for over two years, and kept the case from being resolved for two years.