Testimonials

“Whitney was not a normal attorney; she was a super star. She tried case after case, bringing motion after motion, she was always attacking the toughest of issues. Whitney became the epitome of grace under fire. We’ve come full circle today. Judge Whitney Rivera, my former law clerk, is being sworn in to the same position that I took three decades ago. The truth is, I decided to hire Whitney as my law clerk before she even stepped into the office for the interview. She already nailed that job offer through her resume. No judge could’ve hoped for a better successor.”

“What a fantastic addition to the bench. All of Snohomish County should be celebrating today because Judge Rivera is a homegrown product of Snohomish County. Every step of Judge Rivera’s professional career she has worked and tried to make the system better. She has always demonstrated a passion for the law, getting it right, making sure other people got it right – whether she was defending the indigent or presiding over trial.”

“Throughout her career, Whitney Rivera has been recognized by various organizations for her outstanding contributions, including the most recent Presidential Award in 2023 from the District and Municipal Court Judges Association, Whitney Rivera is a tireless, well-respected and experienced judicial officer and lawyer, and she is well prepared to serve the Snohomish County community in this role. I’m pleased that she will bring her integrity, work ethic, experience and compassion to the Snohomish County Superior Court bench.”

“I am thrilled that another fine woman will be taking her seat as a Snohomish County judge.”

“Judge Rivera has a rare blend of legal knowledge, compassion, respect and firm fairness that is suited perfectly for the bench. Having known her almost a decade now, I am personally relieved that a legal professional of her caliber is on the Superior Court bench. Snohomish County is in good hands with Judge Rivera."

"Judge Rivera and I practiced across the table from each other for many years. I knew I could trust her word. She represented her clients as a defense attorney should, but with Whitney, there was no BS! She was always honest and forthright. She never took the job personally and never made it personal: she understood her role impeccably! I cannot think of a better person to take the Snohomish County Bench than Whitney Rivera!"

"We hired Whitney Rivera at the Snohomish County Public Defender Association early in her legal career and were there to experience the development of her skills as a trial lawyer. Through those years she worked as a public defender we were rewarded by her deep commitment to our work, her special talent doing that work, and all the help and advice she gave to the rest of us."

"The people of Snohomish County are fortunate to have Judge Whitney Rivera serving their community. Judge Rivera has a rare combination of judicial and legal experience at every level of court in our state, and the depth and breadth of that experience shows in her work on the Snohomish County bench."

"Judge Rivera exemplifies the qualities we want in a judge: intelligence, curiosity, a calm and respectful demeanor; and a desire to serve the community and people who come to her court. Snohomish County is very lucky to have Judge Rivera."

"I am happy to endorse Judge Whitney Rivera for the Snohomish County Superior court. As a local criminal defense lawyer, I observed Whitney for many years when she was a criminal defense public defender. Later, I had many cases before her when she was the Edmonds Municipal Court judge. She has always impressed me with her legal ability, her fairness, and her devotion to justice."

"Judge Whitney Rivera brings to the bench a combination of compassion, wisdom, and common sense. She makes me feel optimistic about the future of the judiciary. Judges like Judge Rivera are rare, and we should do what we can to retain her as a Superior Court judge."

"I had the distinct honor of practicing against Judge Rivera for nearly 15 years. While our roles within the judicial system would commonly make us adversaries, nothing could be further from the truth. Judge Rivera is intelligent, compassionate and hard working. A skilled litigator who has seamlessly moved from being a zealous advocate for her clients to an extraordinary neutral decision maker in her time as a Judge. The citizens of Snohomish County have been given a tremendous gift by Judge Rivera's appointment and will be served well by her continued success."

"Judge Whitney Rivera brings intelligence, hard work ethic, fairness, and empathy in serving the Snohomish County community. She has a proven record of service to make the judicial system accessible for everyone. I have served on court committees with Judge Rivera, and when she speaks, everyone listens because she is respected, smart, and thoughtful."

"Judge Rivera is an outstanding addition to an excellent bench. She had huge shoes to fill, and she fits perfectly"

"Judge Rivera embodies the most fundamental qualities of an exceptional judge - integrity, intelligence, and fairness. Win or lose, I didn't just feel heard in Judge Rivera's court, but I was heard. She understands the significant impact her role as a judge can have on the lives of those that come to redress their grievances, and she treats people with respect and dignity. Judge Rivera shows up every day ready and committed to do the hard work of a Superior Court Judge. I can't think of anyone better suited for the job in both intelligence and demeanor. I am honored to support Judge Rivera. She's an excellent example of what a judge is and what a judge should be."

"Judge Rivera, an Edmonds resident, is an exceptional judge and is the best candidate to fill the position on the Snohomish County Superior Court. She is smart, she is principled, and she cares about her community. I met her when we both served on the Board of Directors of the Edmonds Food Bank. Whitney Rivera is a superior candidate and deserves your vote."