Hon. Patrick A. Monasmith

Patrick A. Monasmith is a Washington state judge serving on the Ferry/Pend Oreille/Stevens Superior Court. Appointed by Governor Chris Gregoire in October 2011, he was re-elected in 2016 and has served on the bench for over a decade. Monasmith earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Idaho and his Juris Doctor from the University of Idaho College of Law. Prior to his judicial appointment, he worked in private legal practice and served as Court Commissioner for Stevens County. Throughout his career, he has held roles such as Presiding Judge, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Advisory Board member, and has been recognized for his fairness, administrative diligence, and commitment to serving all parties before the court.