Kitsap County District Court has announced that Judge Jeffrey J. Jahns will retire effective May 31, 2025, concluding over 16 years of dedicated service on the bench.
Judge Jahns has served Kitsap County District Court since 2009, following a distinguished legal career that included 14 years as chief deputy prosecutor in the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office (1995-2009) and 13 years as a criminal defense attorney (1981-1994).
"Judge Jahns has been an invaluable member of our District Court bench," said Robyn Dunham, District Court Administrator. "His dedication to justice and the rule of law has made a lasting impact on our community."
Throughout his career, Judge Jahns received numerous accolades, including serving as Dean for the 2014 Washington Judicial College. He was also an active member of the District and Municipal Court Judges Association's Board of Governors.
A retirement celebration will be held on June 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. in the Commissioner Chambers at 619 Division St., Port Orchard. Colleagues, friends, and community members are invited to attend and celebrate Judge Jahns' honorable retirement.
For more information about the retirement celebration, please contact the Kitsap County District Court at 360.337.7109.
