Misty Robison
Pierce District Court

misty.robison@piercecountywa.gov

Robison Biographical Sketch

Misty Butler Robison serves as the District Court Administrator for Pierce County, Washington, a position she has held since May 2018. In this role, she oversees the court's operations, including the management of probation personnel, clerical staff, and overall personnel matters. Misty’s leadership focuses on fostering collaboration with executive and legislative branches, implementing innovative policies, and developing long-term strategies to ensure efficient and accessible court services. Her work emphasizes promoting respect for the law, protecting individual rights, and maintaining an open and effective forum for resolving disputes.

Before joining Pierce County District Court, Misty served as the Administrative Manager for the Washington State Board for Judicial Administration, where she directed legislative, budgetary, and policy initiatives, as well as court education and strategic planning efforts. She also worked as the Court Improvement Program Manager for the Utah State Courts, supporting statewide implementation of systemic changes and best practices in child welfare. Misty holds a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Washington State University and a Master of Public Administration from Brigham Young University, combining her academic foundation with extensive professional expertise to drive meaningful improvements in judicial administration.

Mary Beth Phillips
East Wenatchee Municipal Court

mphillips@ewcourt.org

Mary Beth Phillips is Court Administrator for the East Wenatchee Municipal Court. In 1989, Mary Beth began her career working for the Douglas County District Court as the civil clerk.   In November 1991 she was recruited by the Chelan County District Court in a Deputy Court Clerk position where she worked for 6 years before taking a hiatus from working full time to raise a family.  She continued work part time for the court as well as the probation department, as well as filling in at the Police Department and Sheriff’s Office.  In 2001 she returned to full time work at the East Wenatchee Municipal Court as the Assistant Court Administrator and was promoted to Court Administrator in 2017.

Mary Beth has almost 35 years of experience working for the courts of Washington State. She is passionate about teaching what she has learned over the years to others and has the desire to be the voice for the small rural courts in Washington and bringing to them the resources that DMCMA has available.   Mary Beth currently serves on the DMCMA as the Central East Regional Director.

Melissa Patrick
Des Moines Municipal Court

mpatrick@desmoineswa.gov

Melissa Patrick is the Director of Court Administration for Des Moines Municipal Court. She holds a Master of Science in Law and Justice from Central Washington University and is a graduate of the American Probation and Parole Association Leadership Institute as well as the Institute for Court Management Fellows Program. She began her career in the court system as an intern with Renton Municipal Court. Following her internship, she joined the team at Des Moines Municipal Court in 2014. Over her tenure in Des Moines, she was instrumental in starting the court’s first probation department in 2015 and DUI Court in 2017. Additionally, Melissa currently serves on the Executive Board of the Washington State Impaired Driving Advisory Council, was an active member of the Deferred Prosecution re-write team and ARLJ 11 revision committee. She is also a Past-President of the Washington State Misdemeanant Probation Association. Melissa continues to provide education and training opportunities to court staff, judicial partners, local schools and community organizations.

Melissa has a penchant for grant and project management, public policy, judicial rules, succession planning and efforts to reduce impaired driving through supervision and DUI Courts. Outside of work Melissa is a wife and mom to four daughters, a youth volleyball coach, and an avid Seattle Sounders fan.

Kati Dorman
Airway Heights Municipal Court

kdorman@cawh.org

With over 17 years of experience in the judicial system, Kati Dorman currently serves as the Court Administrator for the City of Airway Heights. Her career in public service began in April 2008 as a front counter clerk for Spokane County District Court, where she advanced to the roles of data entry clerk and courtroom clerk. In December 2011, she accepted a role as court clerk for Spokane County Superior Court and was assigned to Judge Michael Price. Recognizing her strong work ethic and deep understanding of court operations, Judge Price selected her to serve as his Judicial Assistant in 2014, a position she held until 2020.

Since July 2020, she has led the Airway Heights Municipal Court with a focus on efficiency, accessibility, and public service. She holds an Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and continues to pursue professional growth. In May 2023, she completed the Court Administrator Academy, and in March 2024, earned her Certified Court Manager credential through the National Center for State Courts. She is currently on track to complete her Certified Court Executive certification by June 2025.

Juanita Sifuentes
Yakima County District Court

Juanita.Sifuentes@co.yakima.wa.us

Juanita Sifuentes joined Yakima County District Court in July 2021 as a Program Specialist for the Financial Department. For the previous 14 years Juanita journeyed through the retail world as management with a little company named Ulta, where she gained most of her customer service skills. As of February 2022, Juanita accepted the position as the Financial Supervisor where she has assisted with the restructuring of the District Court Financial Department.

MiHa Kapaki
Bremerton Municipal Court

miha.kapaki@ci.bremerton.wa.us

MiHa Kapaki is the Court Administrator for Bremerton Municipal Court. A proud Native Hawaiian leader with the last decade of service in courts of limited jurisdiction, MiHa brings cultural perspective, expertise, and positive energy to the communities and teams she serves.

 Prior to working in courts, MiHa trained as a stenographer and worked as a legal transcriptionist in litigations and contractual work. When her love for extreme sports left her with a serious injury, she was forced to redirect her professional path. With a spirit not easily broken, MiHa transformed adversity into opportunity and went from sitting in court proceedings to running them. She is recognized for her collaborative leadership style and commitment to rebuilding trust, strengthening team engagement, and restoring confidence within the court system through integrity, accountability, and transparency. 

Outside of her professional role, MiHa is a devoted and independent mother of five boys, soon to welcome a daughter-in-law, and spends much of her time supporting their sports, activities, and life adventures. She is passionate about hiking, roller derby, and Brazilian Jiujitsu, embracing both leadership and adventure in every aspect of her life.