Judge Scott D. Gallina: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Hon. Scott D. Gallina (Ret.) was a judge for the Asotin/Columbia/Garfield Superior Court in Washington. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Jay Inslee in 2014 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Hon. William D. Acey (Ret.). Gallina retired in 2020.

The judicial district, known as Hells Canyon Circuit, comprises Asotin, Columbia, and Garfield Counties.

Prior to his appointment, Gallina sat as a pro tem judge for the Asotin County District Court and a commissioner for the Asotin/Columbia/Garfield Superior Court. He also presided as a judge for the Colton and Uniontown Municipal Courts.

Gallina received a B.A. from Washington State University in 1985. He then completed a J.D. at the University of Idaho College of Law in 1990.

Before beginning his judicial career, Gallina was a partner at the Idaho law firm of Clark & Feeny, LLP. His areas of practice there included family law, criminal defense, litigation, and personal injury matters.

His memberships included the Asotin County Bar Association (president) and the Washington State Bar Association. Gallina also sat on the Board of Directors of Regional Public Transportation, Inc.