Lisa Malpass at a glance
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Lisa Malpass
Judge · Ferry County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Washington State Superior Court judge serving Ferry, Stevens, and Pend Oreille Counties, elected in 2025 to replace retired Judge Pat Monasmith
- Attorney at law for James P. Spurgesis, P.S. (2020–2024)
- Owner/Attorney at Malpass Law Office (2012–2014)
Education
- Lisa Malpass is a U.S. Air Force veteran with a BA in Government, Master’s in Public Administration, and JD with honors from Gonzaga University School of Law.
Additional information
- First day in role: January 16, 2025
- In May 2022, the Washington State Bar Association awarded her the Local Hero Award for her contributions to the Spokane legal community and public service.
- Principal at Winston & Cashatt, Lawyers (2015–2020)
- Attorney Advisor for the Social Security Administration (2009–2012)
- Court assignments: Handles both criminal and civil cases; has presided in Ferry, Sevens, and Pend Oreille County courts
- Official court directory listing: 215 S Oak St, Rm 209, Colville, WA 99114
- Phone: 509‐684‐7527
- She was also active in the Spokane County Bar Association, leading initiatives such as the Guardian Ad Litem Committee and the Elder Disability Estate Planning Section.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Washington GR 16 allows video recording, audio recording, and still photography by the news media in courtrooms only after the judge has expressly granted permission.
Video and audio recording and still photography by the news media are allowed in the courtroom during and between sessions, provided (1) that permission shall have first been expressly granted by the judgeWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Statewide
If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.
Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumptionWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Ferry County - Superior Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗