LaTricia Kinlow
Tukwila Municipal
Latricia.kinlow@dmcma.org

LaTricia Kinlow serves as the Judicial Branch Administrator for the Tukwila Municipal Court where she supports Judge Kimberly A. Walden and provides leadership to the Tukwila Municipal Court Team.   She is a passionate and active member of the Washington State District and Municipal Court Management Association (DMCMA) participating on various committees: Education, Long Range Planning, ARLJ 14, Technology, Courts-Helping-Courts/Mentorship to name a few. She represents or has represented the association on other state commissions and associations such as the Washington State Gender & Justice Commission, Interpreter Commission, Minority & Justice Commission, MJCOM LFO Committee, Court Education Committee (CEC), Court Education Funding Taskforce, Interbranch Advisory Committee, Misdemeanant Probation Association and the Court Media Workgroup.

LaTricia has an extensive background in customer service, not only from her experience in the courts, but also from her work in major corporations such as Nordstrom and Macy's (formerly Bon Marche).  She prides herself in creating a court environment where satisfying customers' needs while maintaining the integrity of the organization is the primary goal. Trish is a motivationalist, speaker, facilitator, forward thinker, and enjoys encouraging people to greater works.

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.

Frankie Peters
Thurston County District Court
Frankie.peters@dmcma.org

Frankie Peters serves as the Court Executive Officer for the Thurston County District Court. After graduating from Washington State University with degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology, Frankie was a Program Supervisor working with Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) youth at a group home for at risk teens. He began his career with the judicial branch in 2010, holding positions of Court Assistant I, Court Assistant II, Calendaring and Court Coordinator at Thurston County District Court. In 2016, he supported the CLJ-CMS project as a Business Analyst for the Administrative Office of the Courts, before returning to Thurston County District Court in 2018 as the Court Operations Officer. He was appointed to his current role as Court Executive Officer in 2021. Frankie has had the opportunity to serve on multiple commissions, committees, and workgroups to include the Supreme Court Interpreter and Language Access Commission, CLJ-CMS Court User Work Group (CUWG), BJA Court Recovery Task Force, and is currently a member of the CLJ-CMS Project Steering Committee. He has also provided representation and support through multiple sub-committee assignments and workgroups with the AOC, BJA, DMCJA, and DMCMA. Frankie continues to passionately lead and support local Procedural Justice projects and is a strong advocate of the Data for Justice initiatives.

Therese Murphy
Yakima District Court
Therese.murphy@dmcma.org

Therese Murphy is the District Court Administrator and has been performing that function since 2011.   She was recruited out of the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office where she was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney.  She is a graduate of Washburn Law School in Topeka Kansas and obtained her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Eastern Washington University.  She started her collegiate career at Washington State University and despite their challenging history, is a diehard WSU Cougar fan – Go Cougs! Her legal career began in 2001, after she thankfully passed the bar exam the first time and was hired by Lewis County as a Deputy Prosecutor.  Throughout her legal life, she has been a prosecutor and has handled cases from simple driving offenses to homicide.  Her work at the Court involves using her legal expertise in other ways, specifically addressing contract issues, human resource matters and legal procedural challenges.  In addition to her management position, she is also a Judge for a municipal court in the lower valley.  

When Ms. Murphy is not at work, she enjoys spending time outside, cycling, hiking or swimming. She loves to travel, especially if it involves going to remote distant places. One of her recent adventures took her to Mt. Everest base camp and she has plans in the near future to backpack into Patagonia and mountain bike in Africa.

Bonnie Woodrow
Renton Municipal Court
Bonnie.woodrow@dmcma.org

Bonnie Woodrow started her Judicial Branch career in 1989 working for Pierce County District Court.  Advancing to Court Administrator in 1996, she has been in court management for 27 years at various courts.  She served as DMCMA Treasurer for 10 years from 2004 to 2014 and is pleased to be back serving in that capacity.

Candace Enders
Kent Municipal Court
Candace.enders@dmcma.org

In 1998, Candace began her career working for the Courts of Limited Jurisdiction. She started as a high school intern at Kent Municipal Court under the direction of Margaret Yetter. She loved the environment and the staff so much she accepted a full-time position right out of high school.

In 2005, a great opportunity arose to work for a brand-new municipal court. Candace was hired by Lynne Campeau to be the 1st court clerk of Issaquah Municipal Court. She learned the ins and outs of starting a new court and taking on multiple cities.
In 2014, life changes brought Candace back to where it all started, Kent Municipal Court. She became the Court Supervisor in January 2021.

Candace recently presented at the DMCJA Pro Tem Training on working with court personnel. She is passionate about providing great customer service and continuing education for court staff.