Yakima County Superior Court
The Yakima County Superior Court is a general-jurisdiction trial court in Washington, where most civil and criminal cases are first heard. Its judges are chosen by nonpartisan election, the method Washington uses for its judges. This page lists the court's sitting judges, from Washington's official judicial directory.
| Judge | Since |
|---|---|
| Jared A Boswell | – |
| James S Elliott | – |
| Kevin S Naught | – |
| Ruth E Reukauf | – |
| Shane Silverthorn | – |
| Jeffery B Swan | – |
| Sonia Rodriguez True | – |
| Elisabeth Tutsch | – |
No former judges on record.
How a judge reaches this court. Judges of the Yakima County Superior Court are chosen in nonpartisan elections to 6-year terms. Selection methods vary by jurisdiction and have changed over time; this page reflects the court’s current method (source: National Center for State Courts). Open any judge to see their tenure and whom they succeeded.
Source: Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts, Court Directory; selection method from the National Center for State Courts. Data last verified 2026-07-01. Verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).