Judge Gina M. Buskirk

   "I am honored and excited to serve the Kitsap County community as its newest District Court Judge, building upon the years of dedicated service of retiring Judge Jeffrey Jahns. I am committed to upholding the principles of fairness, integrity and a steadfast commitment to justice," said Buskirk.

Buskirk brings over 20 years of diverse legal experience to the bench. She previously served as Partner and Managing Attorney at Puget Law Group, where she has established herself as a respected litigator. Her public service includes roles as City Prosecutor for Bremerton and Senior Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Kitsap County. She has already demonstrated judicial aptitude as a Judge Pro Tem in multiple jurisdictions throughout the region.

Her professional excellence has been recognized with numerous honors, including the Kitsap County Business Journal's "40 Under 40" award and the YWCA's Woman of Achievement for professional work and civic leadership. She has also served as the president of the Kitsap County Bar Association. Buskirk earned her Juris Doctor cum laude from Seattle University School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Washington.