Judge Kevin Peck was unanimously appointed to the bench by the King County Council in 2019 and then elected to the position in 2020. Prior to his appointment, he served as a Judge Pro Tem in the King County District Court for more than 25 years.

Transparency, integrity, and fairness are central to Judge Peck’s work on the District Court. He strives to deliver just and equitable decisions, while ensuring that everyone appearing before him understands the legal process, the choices available to them, and the accountability expected of them.

Judge Peck was a trial lawyer in King County for more than three decades, representing clients in employment discrimination, civil rights, and federal criminal cases. He successfully pursued a case through the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold free speech rights; and served as a board member of the Washington Community Action Network for over 30 years. 

Endorsed by: More than 100 judges from all levels of our court system; King County Executive Dow Constantine; Councilmembers Claudia Balducci and Sarah Perry; former Attorney General Rob McKenna; IAM District Lodge 751; ATU 587; Teamsters JC 28; King County Democrats; Democrats for Diversity & Inclusion; 1st, 5th, 41st and 45th Legislative District Democrats