Judge Leila Mills Department No. 2
Judge Mills graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  She earned her J.D. from the University of Puget Sound School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association in 1987. Judge Mills was elected to the bench in 2000.  Prior to her election, she practiced law in municipal and county governments where she held positions of Assistant City Attorney, Deputy Prosecutor and City Attorney.  Through her background, Judge Mills gained extensive experience in the areas of criminal law, municipal law and civil litigation. Judge Mills has served the community in many areas.  Judge Mills was instrumental in establishing the Youth Court for Kitsap County.  She has served as a board member for Hospice of Kitsap County.  In addition, in her spare time, Judge Mills teaches law to high school students throughout the school year and mentors students in the annual YMCA Mock Trial competition.  Judge Mills also hosts a volunteer weekly radio program which is broadcast statewide by the Evergreen Radio Reading Service for the Blind and Print Impaired. Judge Mills is the recipient of the 2007 Nevins Award presented by the Washington Judges' Foundation.  She was selected from Judges statewide for her distinguished contribution to youth education and public understanding of the law.
Judge Mills' Court Reporter:   Debbie Zurn - 360-337-7140 ext. 4459	Judge Mills' Law Clerk: Jerry Merrill - 360-337-7140 ext. 4465