Ellen Attebery
Puyallup & Milton Municipal
ellen.attebery@dmcma.org
Many years ago, I attended my first business meeting as a clerk and was awed and inspired by the intelligent, meaningful, and dedicated conversations I was hearing. I knew, someday, that I wanted to be an active participant of this association, to be a part of THIS community. I knew then that without a collaborative effort we work harder to achieve the common goals of the judiciary.
Currently, we are balancing uncertainty in several different areas such as improving access to justice and enhancing procedural fairness like implementing virtual hearings, electronic filings, digital signatures, automation, eLearning, remote work, etc. It is more important than ever that we continue to work together to share our knowledge and offer our support to one another as we navigate these times of uncharted waters. Like you all, I am overwhelmed by how much the court system has changed overnight; both the way we do business to how we take care of ourselves and our families. However, I am confident that by working together we will continue to adapt, innovate, and thrive as we move forward into a new normal.
I am passionate about the important work being done in our courts and dedicated to helping every member achieve success in their role while upholding the duties of the DMCMA as defined in article II of our bylaws:
- Increase court management proficiency and improve court services.
- Encourage the exchange of practical knowledge and information relating to judicial administration.
- Promote and build a quality education and training system with an equitable and inclusive lens.
- Strive for standardization of procedures.
- Coordinate efforts with various Associations to enact or improve laws affecting court.
The more people actively involved the bigger our voice is. Please get involved and thanks to those who have been! I appreciate you donating your time around all the other responsibilities you have. So, if you haven’t already, surround yourself with people who will support your goals, who help bring you mental clarity when needed and who inspire you to be better than who you think you could be and try to always be kind to your mind.
2023 DMCMA Early Career Excellence Award
2022-2023 DMCMA President
2023 Washington State Court Manager of the Year
2021-2022 DMCMA President-Elect
2021-2020 DMCMA Vice-President
Certified Court Executive
Certified Court Manager
Court Experience:
Puyallup & Milton Municipal Court, Court Administrator
King County District Court, Court Coordinator
Sumner Municipal Court, Court Clerk
Puyallup Municipal Court, Office Assistant
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Business Administration with an emphasis in Operations Management Information System from Central Washington University
Associates in Arts and Sciences in Business from Bellevue Community College
Attended Texas A & M University, Gig’em Aggies
Born and raised in Texas by Dominican parents and yes, she is a proud Dallas Cowboy, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks, and Dallas Stars fan.