Alleged abuse of power
We are concerned about the use of the commissioner’s authority. We want specific conduct reviewed against the responsibilities of judicial office.
Thurston County, Washington
Remove
Rawnsley.
Family Court Commissioner
Patrick Rawnsley
Calling for removal, a transparent review of conduct, and a family court where every person is treated with dignity.
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The call for accountability
Family court.
Real responsibility.
We call for Patrick Rawnsley’s removal as a Thurston County family court commissioner and a transparent review of his courtroom conduct.
Families deserve impartial decision-making, respectful hearings, and careful attention to the records before the court. Judicial authority carries a responsibility to listen and to treat people with dignity.
The Washington Courts directory lists Patrick Rawnsley as a commissioner at Thurston County Family and Juvenile Court. This is an independent advocacy initiative, unaffiliated with the court.
Our concerns
What we are
calling attention to.
We are raising concerns and expressing our position, not reporting official findings. Supporting incident records have not yet been published here.
Rude or condescending treatment
We object to treatment we view as rude, condescending, or dismissive. We want courtroom words and actions examined through recordings, transcripts, and firsthand accounts.
Conduct unbecoming of a court commissioner
We question whether Commissioner Rawnsley’s demeanor and actions meet the standard families deserve from the person presiding over their hearings.
Oath, duties & ethical standards
The responsibilities
behind the title.
We expect a commissioner to serve fairly, impartially, and to the best of their ability.
These are our expectations, alongside the Washington ethical standards linked below. This is not a quotation from Commissioner Rawnsley’s signed oath or a finding that he violated these rules.
Read Washington’s canons & rules ↗Understand and abide by ethical mandates
Judicial officers must follow the Code of Judicial Conduct. Washington Rules 1.1 and 1.2 address compliance with the law and public confidence in judicial integrity.
Preside efficiently and respectfully
We expect efficient, respectful hearings. Rules 2.5 and 2.8 address diligence, orderly proceedings, patience, and courtesy.
Review court files and relevant materials
We expect careful review of court files, documents, legal authorities, and relevant materials before and after hearings. Rule 2.5’s commentary emphasizes preparation and thoroughness.
Act fairly and impartially
Rule 2.2 addresses fairness and impartiality; Rule 2.6 addresses the opportunity to be heard. These are central to what we expect from family court.
Prepare a grievance
Send us your
complaint.
Tell us about your experience with Commissioner Rawnsley. Your submission will go to our private review inbox for follow-up and preparation for filing.
Go to the official complaint form ↗Complaints are saved privately for our team. Submitting here does not file a complaint with the Commission on Judicial Conduct.
Use initials where appropriate. Leave out private addresses, financial details, and information about minors.
Commission on Judicial Conduct
Know the rules.
Use the official process.
Washington Commission on Judicial Conduct
The Commission reviews allegations of judicial misconduct involving judges and commissioners. Its official complaint process is separate from the campaign’s private submission form.
Superior Court judges & contacts
Thurston County
court directory.
Find Superior Court judges and their published office contacts below. The county publishes office contacts through judicial assistants; these are assistant emails, not the judges’ personal or direct email addresses.
Source: Thurston County’s official contact directory. Checked October 23, 2026. Office contacts are for appropriate administrative inquiries. Use the official complaint process for misconduct concerns; these inboxes are not a way to privately argue a pending case.
Superior Court judges’ published office contacts
| Superior Court judge | Judicial assistant | Published office email |
|---|---|---|
| Sharonda Amamilo | Jolynn Erickson | jolynn.f.erickson@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Indu Thomas | Yvonne Pier | yvonne.pier@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Christopher Lanese | Teresa Boyd | teresa.boyd@co.thurston.wa.us |
| John C. Skinder | Ashley Dunlap | ashley.dunlap@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Kelly Wood | Stephanie Foster | stephanie.foster@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Anne Egeler | Lestine Mihay | lestine.l.mihay@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Christine Schaller | Monika Turner | monika.turner@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Mary Sue Wilson | Monika Turner | monika.turner@co.thurston.wa.us |
| Allyson Zipp | Monika Turner | monika.turner@co.thurston.wa.us |
Commissioner Rawnsley’s published office contact
Judicial assistant: Andrew Cronin · andrew.cronin@co.thurston.wa.us · 360-709-3205
This is an administrative office contact listed by the county, not a misconduct complaint submission address.
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