Judge Michael E. Rickert: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Skagit County Superior Court, Department retired

Biography

The Hon. Michael E. Rickert (Ret.) served as a judge for the Skagit County Superior Court in Washington. Rickert was elected to the bench in 1993. He retired on June 30, 2017, and opened Rickert Mediation & Arbitration.

Rickert was instrumental in the development of the first drug court program for the Skagit County Superior Court. He also brought local law enforcement agencies together to create the first Skagit County Drug Task Force.

Prior to his election, Rickert sat as the Prosecuting Attorney for the Skagit County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, a position to which he was elected in 1985.

Rickert earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Washington State University in 1975. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Puget Sound School of Law in 1983. Rickert is also a graduate of the National Judicial College Civil Mediation School (2016).

After graduating from law school, Rickert entered into private practice as a partner at the Mullen & Rickert Law Firm in Skagit Valley. He specialized in family law matters, personal injury tort litigation, and criminal defense.

Raised in Skagit Valley, Rickert is the son of a high school football coach and a grade school teacher. He attended Burlington-Edison High School and served in the United States Army (1975 to 1980), rising to the rank of Captain while working in counterintelligence in Central America.

Rickert enjoys mountain climbing and SCUBA diving when not presiding over legal matters. He also plays guitar in a rock band.

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ISABELLE WYNN VS DANIEL GEER

On May 31, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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May 31, 2017

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Dismissal

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Apr 28, 2021

AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC VS ANTHONY L BACHMAN ET AL

On May 11, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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May 11, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

DAVID C MORELAND ET AL VS LD PIKE ET AL

On April 17, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Apr 17, 2017

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Dismissal

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Quiet Title

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May 20, 2021

ANN M PATTEN AKA ANN MARIE PATTEN (TRUSTEES SALE)

On April 11, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Apr 11, 2017

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Closed

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JOHN LARSON VS ERIN GRAYSON

On April 6, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Apr 06, 2017

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Dismissal

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May 20, 2021

SCOTT MCCAULEY ET AL VS TIMOTHY M SMITH ET UX

On April 6, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Apr 06, 2017

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Dismissal

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Automobile

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May 20, 2021

MARIA AGUILAR SANCHEZ VS SERGIO SANTA CRUZ

On April 5, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Apr 05, 2017

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Dismissal

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May 20, 2021

CHANDRA PERRY VS RONALD REISER

On April 5, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Apr 05, 2017

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Dismissal

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Domestic Violence

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May 20, 2021

SHARON SUE OFFLEY V CRYSTAL ANN SAMONE

On March 28, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 28, 2017

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Closed

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Domestic Violence

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May 20, 2021

PIAZZA REALTY PROPERTY MGMT OBO VS MARY BALLARD ET AL

On March 27, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 27, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

SEDRO WOOLLEY CITY OF VS DALE M HILL JR ET AL

On March 23, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Mar 23, 2017

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Dismissal

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Foreclosure

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Dec 01, 2022

MONIKA SAMI VS JEREMIAH VELIZ

On March 20, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Mar 20, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

DALE ROSTROM VS DANIKA HEIDEMAN ET AL

On March 9, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 09, 2017

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Judgment (Other)

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May 20, 2021

TIMOTHY K BRADBURY ET AL VS NICHOLE RUPPER ET AL

On March 8, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 08, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

CADY KNUTSON (EMANCIPATION)

On March 6, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 06, 2017

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Closed

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General Family

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Dec 01, 2022

QUANTUM MANAGEMENT SERVICES VS MARIA D VILLALOBOS GONZALEZ ET AL

On March 3, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Mar 03, 2017

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Dismissal

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May 20, 2021

ERIK MUELLER VS MICHAEL L BARNETT AND JANE DOE BARNETT

On February 23, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Feb 23, 2017

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Judgment (Other)

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May 20, 2021

DORCY LARSEN VS DON DECATUR

On February 14, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Feb 14, 2017

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Dismissal

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Domestic Violence

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May 20, 2021

MAIDA SHEPARD VS STEVEN SHEPARD

On February 13, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Feb 13, 2017

Status

Dismissal

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Dec 01, 2022

MARISOL ROLON VS ALEX DELACRUZ

On February 9, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Feb 09, 2017

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Closed

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Torts

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Harassment

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Dec 01, 2022

STANTON PETERSON VS TRACY L LEGGETT ET AL

On February 6, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

Filed

Feb 06, 2017

Status

Dismissal

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May 20, 2021

RICHARD COONS VS TY ZUMBAR ET AL

On February 2, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Feb 02, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

MOUNTAIN VIEW MHP LLC VS RON MARTIN ET AL

On February 1, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Feb 01, 2017

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Judgment (Other)

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May 20, 2021

CAROLYN HEADLEY VS BRENT EASLEY

On January 25, 2017 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Skagit County. Judge Michael E. Rickert presiding.

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Jan 25, 2017

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Closed

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May 20, 2021

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About

Michael E. Rickert
Current Appointment Skagit County Superior Court, Retired	Skagit County Superior Court, Retired
Education J.D., University of Puget Sound School of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Washington State University - 1975	J.D., University of Puget Sound School of Law - 1983 Bachelor's degree, Washington State University - 1975

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WA - Skagit County Superior Court

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Skagit County Superior Court	Skagit County, Washington
Prosecuting Attorney	Office of the Prosecuting Attorney	Skagit County, Washington
Partner	Mullen & Rickert Law Firm	Skagit County, Washington

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