February 2022 Bar Bulletin
By Judge Patrick Oishi
January 18 was a bittersweet day for King County Superior Court as this was Judge Dean Lum’s last day with the Court. Judge Lum’s distinguished judicial career spanned over 23 years, and he was one of the longest-serving superior court judges in the state. He has served as Assistant Presiding Judge, Chief Criminal Judge, Chief Civil Judge, Chief Judge at the Maleng Regional Justice Center, and Drug Diversion Court Judge. He received the 2019 Outstanding Judge Award from the King County Bar Association. Judge Lum was very active in many legal/judicial areas...