Judge Andrea S. Jarmon

Judge Andrea S. Jarmon was elected to the King County District Court bench in the November 2022 General Election. Her prior judicial experience includes serving as a full-time administrative law judge with the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals and as a pro-tempore commissioner for the King County Superior Court Dependency and Becca Programs calendar.

Prior to joining the bench, Judge Jarmon’s 15-years of legal experience include serving as a city prosecutor for the City of Seattle and City of Auburn; and as a prosecutor for the Washington State Attorney General's Office Criminal,  Sexually Violent Predator, and L&I Divisions. She also was an attorney in private practice representing indigent parents in termination, family law, and other criminal matters.

Judge Jarmon’s journey to the bench began on King County Metro Bus #174 when she was a homeless youth using public transit and shelters for safety. Later, as a young mother in a domestic violence relationship, she experienced navigating the court system as a pro se litigant. She entered the legal profession to give voice and representation to people with stories like hers. Judge Jarmon deeply believes that each person who comes before the court has a right to fair and impartial decisions that are guided by a deep understanding of the law balanced with compassion.

Judge Jarmon earned a Juris Doctor (JD) Degree from the University of Washington (UW), along with BA Degrees in English and Women Studies.