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Challenger Susan Mahoney Soundly Defeats Controversial “Judge Judy”

Challenger Susan Mahoney Soundly Defeats Controversial “Judge Judy”

Susan Mahoney by Jack Mayne Judith Eiler, the judge who was recently suspended for five days by the state Supreme Court for “rude, impatient and undignified treatment” of people before her in court... [Read more]

Susan Mahoney Says A Judge Can Be Effective And Civil In Court

Susan Mahoney Says A Judge Can Be Effective And Civil In Court

by Jack Mayne Susan Mahoney has been thinking for some time about becoming a judge, but a recent situation where her opponent was disciplined by the state Supreme Court for being rude and abrupt prompted... [Read more]

Judge Judith Eiler Says Being A Tough Judge Is Her Role

Judge Judith Eiler Says Being A Tough Judge Is Her Role

by Jack Mayne District Court races are usually quiet matters hardly noticed by voters, but because of a dust-up over courtroom behavior by a judge seeking reelection in the Burien area, and a name that... [Read more]

LETTER: Susan Mahoney Clear Choice in Local District Court Judicial Race

LETTER: Susan Mahoney Clear Choice in Local District Court Judicial Race

An Open Letter to B-Town Blog: By W. Tracy Codd, Burien Attorney Now that the voting ballots are in the mail and in most of our mailboxes, B-Town Blog readers should take note: There is one clear choice... [Read more]

“Judge Judy” & Susan Mahoney Face Off At B-Town Blog Judge’s Forum

“Judge Judy” & Susan Mahoney Face Off At B-Town Blog Judge’s Forum

by Ralph Nichols [REPORTER'S NOTE: Writing on the fast-paced exchanges of a candidates’ forum presents a challenge in conveying what they say with accuracy and balance. Therefore, many answers are paraphrased... [Read more]