Skagit County
PRESS RELEASE
January 13, 2025
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Rosanna Wadkins
Superior Court Administrator
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360-416-1206
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
*Superior Court Judge Heather Shand Begins Term*
Skagit County Superior Court is pleased to announce Judge Heather Shand began her term today as the newest Superior Court Judge. Judge Shand has served as Superior Court Commissioner since September 2019 and ran unopposed last November to replace retiring Superior Court Judge Brian Stiles.
Judge Shand has previously served as Pro-Tem Judge for Skagit County District Court and Pro-Tem Commissioner for Skagit County Superior Court. Prior to her judicial career, Judge Shand operated her own law firm, specializing in family law, adoptions, guardianships, probates, civil litigation, business law, taxation, and estate planning.
Judge Shand holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Society and Justice from the University of Washington (1998), a Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law (2000), and a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington (2004).
Judge Shand took the oath of office on January 6, 2025, and a formal investiture ceremony will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 4:00 pm at the Skagit County Superior Court. We welcome the community to join the ceremony.
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