How do judges of the Washington Supreme Court reach the bench?

The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.

Washington Supreme Court / Joined 2020 / Active

Raquel Devahl Montoya-Lewis

Justice, Washington Supreme Court

Raquel Devahl Montoya-Lewis is a Justice of the Washington Supreme Court, serving since 2020. Sources ↓

Born: 1968 · age 58
Tenure: Since 2020 · 6 yrs

Judicial service

Year	Court	Appointed by	Vote
2020	Washington Supreme Court	–	–

Education

University of Washington-Seattle Campus		1995
University of Washington-Seattle Campus	Social Work	1996

Questions & answers

How do judges of the Washington Supreme Court reach the bench?: The court's current selection method is nonpartisan election.
Which court is Raquel Devahl Montoya-Lewis on?: Raquel Devahl Montoya-Lewis is a Justice of the Washington Supreme Court.

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6 years on the Washington Supreme Court. Data as of 2026-03-31. Informational only; verify against the primary source before relying. Not a consumer report (FCRA).