Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Pierce County Superior Court, Department 2

Biography

Hon. Timothy L. Ashcraft is a judge for the Pierce County Superior Court in Washington. He was elected to the bench in November 2016.

Ashcraft received a B.S. in business administration from California State University, Northridge in 1987. He then worked for several years as a computer consultant before completing a J.D. at Baylor University School of Law in 1996.

Ashcraft began his legal career as an attorney at Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, PLLC. He was later named a partner in 2001 and continued his practice there until 2005. Ashcraft then joined Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC as a senior attorney and was named a partner in the firm in 2007.

In 2015, he became a principal at Fain Anderson VanDerhoef Rosendahl O’Halloran Spillane, PLLC, where he handled a variety of litigation matters including environmental, commercial litigation, personal injury, medical negligence, premises liability, products liability, and appeals. Ashcraft remained in practice with the firm until his election to the Superior Court.

His memberships included the Superior Court Judges Association, the Washington State Bar Association, the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association, the Defense Research Institute, and the Washington Defense Trial Lawyers (Board of Trustees).

Ashcraft served on the Pierce County Superior Court Rules Committee and Criminal Law Committee as well as the Washington State Bar Rules Committee.

He led the Bible Quizzing program at the Lighthouse Christian Center and taught parenting classes there for fifteen years.

Ashcraft is married and has six children. At the time of his election to the bench, he resided in Puyallup.

Recent Cases by Hon. Timothy L. Ashcraft

LEONID MARMAZIUK VS. ALLA MARMAZIUK

On April 27, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Apr 27, 2026

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On April 23, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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ESTATE OF KATE P GAYDICH

On April 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Apr 03, 2026

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NATASHA AASA VS. RONALD ASHTON RUFFIN

On March 26, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Mar 26, 2026

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KHALIL RASHEED SR JUDIE VS. NIELAH LANAE EDWARDS

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Mar 18, 2026

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CONNER PHILIP HARLEY VS. CASSANDRA LYNN MARTINEZ

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CHRISTINA MARIE CHAILANTE HUPPI VS. JUDD DUANE HUPPI

On March 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Mar 11, 2026

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EDYTH HERMOSILLO VS. PRESTON AARON YOUNG

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Feb 26, 2026

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SAMUEL KAMAU VS. MAUREEN WANJIRU KAMAU

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BARRET ELIZABETH CARPENTER VS. REUBEN JOHN DUNNEAN

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BANK OF AMERICA N A VS. SCOTT A MORRIS

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Feb 18, 2026

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JINFENG PENG VS. HUIXIN ZHAO

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Feb 17, 2026

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May 22, 2026

SPINNAKER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VS. XAVIER MEANS

On February 12, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 12, 2026

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Apr 23, 2026

ELIJAH DAVID KLEEHAMMER VS. KAITLIN NICOLE KLEEHAMMER

On February 11, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 11, 2026

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May 22, 2026

DONNA A PIHL VS. ROBERT G SEVERNS

On February 11, 2026 an unlawful detainer uncontested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 11, 2026

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Apr 22, 2026

KAILE ANN ARMSTRONG VS. ANDREW AARON ARMSTRONG

On February 6, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 06, 2026

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May 15, 2026

ELYZABETH ADELAIDE MARIE RAYBELL VS. LOGAN MATTHEW WINN

On February 3, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 03, 2026

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ELEV8 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT VS. CASSANDRA MODESTE

On February 2, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Feb 20, 2026

CANAL OFFICE LP VS. QUANATISSIA HUBBARD

On February 2, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Feb 02, 2026

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Apr 15, 2026

KIMBERLY CERVANTES VS. JOSEPH GLACE

On January 29, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Feb 09, 2026

ESTATE OF ADAM JOSEPH LOVEJOY

On January 28, 2026 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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May 14, 2026

TARGA REAL ESTATE SERVICES VS. LATASHA PRICE

On January 28, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Mar 25, 2026

SAWYER TRAIL APARTMENTS LLC VS. ZACHARY TAYLOR PETERSON

On January 28, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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Feb 23, 2026

DAWN FEYEDELEM VS. SOREYA PHAL

On January 28, 2026 an unlawful detainer contested case was filed in the jurisdiction of Pierce County. Judge Timothy L. Ashcraft presiding.

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Jan 28, 2026

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About

Timothy L. Ashcraft
Current Appointment Pierce County Superior Court, Department 2	Pierce County Superior Court, Department 2
Education J.D., Baylor University School of Law - 1996 B.S., California State University, Northridge - 1987	J.D., Baylor University School of Law - 1996 B.S., California State University, Northridge - 1987

Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	WA - Pierce County Superior Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (253) 798-7455
Clerk Fax:	+1 (253) 798-3428
Department 2:	+1 (253) 798-7573

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Judge	Pierce County Superior Court	Pierce County, Washington
Principal	Fain Anderson VanDerhoef Rosendahl O’Halloran Spillane PLLC	None
Partner	Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC	None
Attorney	Williams, Kastner & Gibbs, PLLC	None
Partner	Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, PLLC	None
Attorney	Gordon, Thomas, Honeywell, Malanca, Peterson & Daheim, PLLC	None