Judge Christon C. Skinner: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Biography

Hon. Christon C. Skinner is a judge for the Island County Superior Court in Washington. He was elected to the bench on November 3, 2020 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. Alan R. Hancock (Ret.).

While on the bench, Skinner has presided on the Island County Superior Court’s Drug Court.

Prior to his election, he worked as a private practice attorney in Oak Harbor for forty-one years. During that time, his practice emphasized trial practice and litigation in both civil and criminal cases.

Skinner received a B.A. in political science and economics from Pacific Lutheran University in 1976. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 1979.

After law school, he began his legal career in the Oak Harbor law firm of Zylstra, Beeksma & Waller, later becoming a partner in Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner in 1985. Then, in 1996, Skinner opened a solo practice in Oak Harbor and eventually maintained a second office in Friday Harbor (2008 to 2016). His general law practice focused on civil litigation, business law, estate planning and estate administration, and family law. He continued in his solo practice until joining the Superior Court bench.

Skinner sat on the Board of Trustees of Skagit Valley College beginning in 2012. In addition, his civic involvement included serving as a past president of the Oak Harbor Rotary Club and the Oak Harbor Area Council of the U.S. Navy League.

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SHANNON LYNN NELSON et al vs ERICA LYNN FISHER et al

On October 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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ESTHER LOPEZ and MANUEL F PEREZ, Jr

On October 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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DOUGLAS KIRK KAMMERZELL and CAROL ANN KAMMERZELL

On October 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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ROUX BODI and ELLIE BODI

On October 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 24, 2026

ALEXANDRIA HOPE KANE vs KRYSTOFER CLAYTON KANE

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 22, 2026

Estate of SANDRA JANE DUNNING

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Oct 23, 2026

Estate of ALLAN B AMENT

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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Estate of EUGENE C PHELPS, Jr

On October 22, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 22, 2026

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26-4-00304-15

On October 19, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 20, 2026

MICHAELS ORGANIZATION LLC vs TERRI CHAMBLISS et al

On October 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

JOYCE ELAINE MC CLURE vs CHLOE ELAINE MULANGO

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Oct 15, 2026

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Oct 15, 2026

JOHN BAILEY BRYANT vs GERALD A VANDEWERFHORST

On October 14, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 14, 2026

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Oct 14, 2026

MICHAEL DONNELL MAUPIN vs KAREN MOSBY MAUPIN

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Oct 14, 2026

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TAMARA LOUISE ADAMS et al vs APRIL JONES et al

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Oct 14, 2026

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MYRON "JAY" LEQUE et al vs TORAN HOLLEY et al

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REBECCA ANNETTE WILKOWSKI vs ZACHARY MICHAEL WILKOWSKI

On October 13, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 13, 2026

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Oct 13, 2026

ETEPA JEAN MAINES vs NICHOLAS OWEN MAINES

On October 12, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 12, 2026

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Oct 12, 2026

LINDSEY DAHLEN and ARIK NIKOLOS DAHLEN

On October 9, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 09, 2026

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Oct 10, 2026

Estate of JACK PERRY RASMUSSEN

On October 7, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 07, 2026

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Oct 08, 2026

Guardianship of LAINEY MATHIS

On October 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Oct 06, 2026

JENNA LYNN CLARK vs DONNA LOUISE TAYLOR

On October 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Oct 06, 2026

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Estate of LYNNE ANNETTE GREYDANUS

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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ROUX BODI vs ELLIE BODI

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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ALEXIS MARIE KING vs COLBY CHARLES WALTER

On September 15, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Island County. Judge Christon C. Skinner presiding.

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Sep 15, 2026

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About

Christon C. Skinner
Current Appointment Island County Superior Court	Island County Superior Court
Education J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1979 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University - 1976	J.D., Willamette University College of Law - 1979 B.A., Pacific Lutheran University - 1976

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WA - Island County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (360) 679-7359
Camano Office:	+1 (360) 387-3443

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Island County Superior Court	Island County, Washington
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Christon C. Skinner	San Juan County, Washington
Sole Practitioner	Law Office of Christon C. Skinner	Island County, Washington
Partner	Zylstra, Beeksma, Waller & Skinner	Island County, Washington
Attorney	Zylstra, Beeksma & Waller	Island County, Washington