Hon. Camara Banfield

Camara Banfield has served as a judge on the Clark County Superior Court in Washington since her appointment on January 19, 2021 by Governor Jay Inslee. She was sworn in on February 5, 2021, becoming the first woman of color to serve on the court. Prior to her judgeship, Banfield worked as a deputy criminal prosecutor with the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from 2004 until her appointment. She earned both her undergraduate degree and her Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon. Her practice areas include criminal law and judicial responsibilities.