Judge Jessica Giner now holds the position of Presiding Judge for the Renton Municipal Court for another term.

Giner was appointed to the Renton Municipal Court by Renton Mayor Armondo Pavone in April 2021 and re-elected in Nov. 2025. Giner has earned a rating of “Exceptionally Well Qualified” from the King County Bar Association and top ratings from six minority bar associations, including QLaw, Latina/o Bar Association, Cardozo Society, Joint Asian Judicial Evaluation Committee, Washington Women Lawyers and Loren Miller Bar Association.

“I’m honored for the opportunity to serve as Presiding Judge and look forward to working with city partners and our dedicated team of court professionals to provide the best court services possible to our community,” Giner said.

In addition to presiding over court calendars, Giner will lead the management and administration of the court’s business, recommend policies and procedures that improve the court’s effectiveness and direct resource allocation. She is also responsible for ensuring fair proceedings, upholding legal standards, and providing leadership to the court team.

Giner also served as a judge pro-tem in courts across Western Washington for eight years, including Renton Municipal Court, before her appointment.

According to a the city, Giner has been a strong advocate for creating and expanding court programs, including the court’s mental health calendar and civics education programs such as Renton’s Youth Traffic Court program and Constitution Day in local classrooms. The court is also an active participant in the city’s Civic Academy.