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Justice Barbara Madsen marks 33 years on Washington Supreme Court with farewell remarks

Washington State Supreme Court · March 10, 2026
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The court marked Justice Barbara Madsen's final sitting. The chief justice thanked Madsen for 33 years of service and cited her work on gender and access issues; Justice Madsen reflected on mentors and urged continued progress for women in the legal profession.

The Washington State Supreme Court used the end of its oral-argument session to acknowledge Justice Barbara Madsen's retirement after 33 years on the bench.

The presiding justice announced that Madsen will retire effective April 3 and noted the coincidence with the International Day of Women Judges. The court thanked the clerk's office for confirming…

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