John Cummings

Pierce County Superior Court, Position 4

John will be the first out gay man to serve on any bench in Pierce County history!

Biography

“I’m running for Pierce County Superior Court Judge to pair my passion for serving our community with my unmatched breadth of legal experience. Our society is facing serious challenges to the rule of law. We must ensure that everyone in our community feels that the Justice System is doing its job to uphold their rights to liberty and security. That’s why it’s so important for Judges to have demonstrated their values not just in their legal work, but also in the community. As Judge, I promise to serve as a fair and impartial jurist with an unwavering commitment to Justice.” Beyond his professional experience and career in public service, John is a champion in our community for causes ensuring that everyone has access to justice. He has volunteered and served in leadership roles at community-based non-profits including the Oasis Youth Center and Tacoma Rainbow Center Board in addition to his pro bono and advocacy work ensuring equal civil rights for all.