Judge Scott A. Collier: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Clark County Superior Court, Department 10

Appointed By: Gov. Christine O'Grady Gregoire

Biography

The Hon. Scott A. Collier is a judge for the Clark County Superior Court in Washington. He was appointed to the bench by former Governor Christine Gregoire on September 1, 2008.

Prior to his appointment, Collier sat as a commissioner for the Clark County Superior Court, a position to which he was named in 1994. Before that, he worked as a sole practitioner in private practice, handling family law, criminal law, torts, and real estate planning in Vancouver. He also spent time as an associate at Horenstein and Duggan (1984 to 1993) and Van Camp, Bennion & Kelleher (1983 to 1984).

Collier earned a bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in 1980. He then completed a J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law in 1983.

His memberships have included the Vancouver City Council (1987 to 1990).

When not presiding over legal matters, Collier volunteers for the Mount Hood Ski Patrol, where he treats skiers for broken arms, legs, and backs as well as concussions.

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COLLEEN R WALKER and MICHAEL R WALKER

On July 20, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Jul 20, 2022

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Clark County, WA

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of AUGUST MCGREW-SURFUS

On April 1, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Apr 01, 2022

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Clark County, WA

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Aug 19, 2023

Guardianship of KINSLEY TERRILL

On March 22, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Mar 22, 2022

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Dismissal

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of RYDER FISHER

On February 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Feb 11, 2022

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Aug 19, 2023

Guardianship of LUKE MORENO, MANDY MORENO, JAMISON MORENO

On February 11, 2022 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Feb 11, 2022

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of RILEY MACFARLANE, EZRA KINTYHTT, VINCENT KINTYHTT

On December 22, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Dec 22, 2021

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Aug 20, 2023

Guardianship of JADE ROWLAND-JACKSON

On December 16, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Dec 16, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 23, 2023

JINGER SHOEMAKER vs STEPHEN T SHOEMAKER

On December 14, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Dec 14, 2021

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Other

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Mar 17, 2022

Guardianship of LAYLA MUNOZ

On December 13, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Dec 13, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of NOAH STRITE, AIDEN STRITE

On November 19, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Nov 19, 2021

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of DAVID HERRERA, III

On November 18, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Aug 23, 2023

Guardianship of KENDRICK BLACKWELL

On November 8, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Nov 08, 2021

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Oct 23, 2023

RAYFIELD EVANS and HOLLEY TYLER

On October 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Oct 29, 2021

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Other

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Apr 22, 2022

Guardianship of AZALEA PERRIGO

On October 27, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Oct 27, 2021

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Apr 01, 2022

Guardianship of ELLIOTT STONE

On October 15, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Oct 15, 2021

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Dec 12, 2022

CLAUDIA RITA DOREEN CLAVETTE AND PAUL NORMAND CLAVETTE

On October 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Oct 06, 2021

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Apr 14, 2022

Kyle James Bound vs Danielle Marie Boggs

On October 1, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Oct 01, 2021

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Jan 09, 2023

Guardianship of Zoey Look

On September 29, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Sep 29, 2021

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Aug 20, 2023

VALENTIN EUSEBIO GARCIA vs JENNIFER ALVARADO

On September 21, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Sep 21, 2021

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Closed

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Apr 01, 2022

Guardianship of ZANDER LEVEQUE

On September 10, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Sep 10, 2021

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Dismissal

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Aug 21, 2023

AMY ALISE SHIVVERS and TAJ DANIEL SHIVVERS

On September 3, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Sep 03, 2021

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Judgment (Other)

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Jan 30, 2023

MEGAN FAYE ELVRUM vs TRAVIS JORDAN DALTON

On August 26, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Aug 26, 2021

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Other

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Apr 22, 2022

Guardianship of ALICE TOWNSEND, SEBASTIAN TOWNSEND

On August 11, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Aug 11, 2021

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Closed

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Oct 21, 2021

Guardianship of Allison Harper

On August 6, 2021 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge Scott A. Collier presiding.

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Aug 06, 2021

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About

Scott A. Collier
Current Appointment Clark County Superior Court, Department 10	Clark County Superior Court, Department 10
Education J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law - 1983 B.A., Washington State University - 1980	J.D., Gonzaga University School of Law - 1983 B.A., Washington State University - 1980

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WA - Clark County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (564) 397-2170

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Clark County Superior Court	Clark County, Washington
Commissioner	Clark County Superior Court	Clark County, Washington
Sole Practitioner	Private Practice	Clark County, Washington
Associate	Horenstein and Duggan	Clark County, Washington
Associate	Van Camp, Bennion & Kelleher	Spokane County, Washington