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# Maureen McKeeman

Kitsap County - Superior Court · Judge

## Profile

- Court: Kitsap County - Superior Court
- State: Washington
- Role: Judge
- Service status: active

## Summary

Maureen McKeeman — Kitsap County - Superior Court

## Biography

### Professional career

- Partner; estate planning, probate, real property and criminal law
- Partner at Tolman, Hinson & McKeeman in Poulsbo
- Municipal court judge; previously
- Former municipal court judge for the City of Poulsbo
- Earlier roles include prosecuting attorney in Bremerton and criminal law practitioner at multiple Kitsap County firms

### Education

- Bachelor’s Degree: Willamette University.
- Law Degree: Seattle University School of Law.

### Additional information

- Appointed By: Governor Bob Ferguson, filling the vacancy created by Judge Kevin Hull’s resignation.
- Legal Experience: Over 15 years practicing civil, criminal, and family law.
- focusing on estate planning, probate, real property, and criminal law. held the role of judge pro tempore in Bremerton Municipal Court, Bainbridge Island Municipal Court, and Kitsap County District Court.
- Career litigator with more than 15 years of civil, criminal and family-law experience at appointment.
- Volunteers with the Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance.
- Teaches estate planning classes with Poulsbo Parks and Recreation.
- Served five years on the West Sound Academy board of trustees.
- Enjoys outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and her dog.

## Sources

- [Judicial Appointments To Date](https://governor.wa.gov/official-actions/judicial-appointments/judicial-appointments-date)
- [Washington State Court Directory: Kitsap County](https://www.courts.wa.gov/court_dir/orgs/277.html)
- [Governor Ferguson appoints Maureen McKeeman to Kitsap County Superior Court](https://governor.wa.gov/news/2026/governor-ferguson-appoints-maureen-mckeeman-kitsap-county-superior-court)

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