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Paul A. Strophy
Judge · Lewis County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge, Lewis County Superior Court, Department 2 since January 10, 2025
- Sworn in as Department 2 judge in January 2025
- Constitutional Court Commissioner, Lewis County Superior Court (2022–2025)
- Court Commissioner Pro Tem (2018–2021)
- Judge on the Lewis County Superior Court in Washington, assigned to Department 2, with a background in law, legal practice, and judicial service
Education
- Seattle University School of Law — J.D. (2006)
- University of Washington, Bachelor’s in Political Science (2001)
Additional information
- In September 2026, Judge Strophy sentenced Richard Conklin to 34 months in prison, 36 months of mandatory community custody, and a $2,000 fine for two child sexual abuse material charges
- Capital High School, Olympia, WA (1992)
- 16 years in private practice in Lewis, Thurston, and surrounding counties
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
Lewis 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 July 26, 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 ↗