Should Judge David Ruzumna be removed from the bench? WA State Supreme Court Case 202261-8

Washington State Supreme Court Oral Argument – January 15, 2026 Case No. 202261-8 In Re: THE HONORABLE DAVID RUZUMNA, Judge Pro Tempore of the King County District Court COUNSEL Anne Melani Bremner COUNSEL Maria Victoria Molina Pro Tem Judge Ruzumna created a document with the following words typed on it: “David Ruzumna is employed with the King County District Court as a Judge Pro Tem.” He then affixed the signature stamp of the judge he was working for as a pro tem that day, followed by the King County District Court seal. The Commission on Judicial Conduct found Judge Ruzumna violated Code of Judicial Conduct Canon 1, Rules 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3. The Commission recommended he be censured and removed from judicial office. Did Judge Ruzumna violate these rules and what is the appropriate sanction? This video contains the official oral argument held before the Washington State Supreme Court at the Temple of Justice. The case concerns review of a decision by the Washington State Commission on Judicial Conduct regarding whether a pro tempore judge violated provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct in connection with the use of official court documents, and what sanction, if any, is appropriate. This recording is presented for informational and educational purposes only and reflects publicly available court proceedings. No commentary or conclusions are provided. Viewers are encouraged to draw their own conclusions based on the record. 📍 Location: Temple of Justice, Olympia, Washington 📅 Date: January 15, 2026 Disclaimer: This content is a reproduction of a public court proceeding. It is not intended to harass, target, or comment on any individual, but to preserve and share publicly accessible legal material.