And recall - most of Thurston County superior court judges are Dimslee appointees. Thurston County is where trials involving the State are held. Very incestuous.
Last summer I was called for jury duty in Thurston County. The judge asked if any prospective jurors wished to be excused. I raised my hand. When asked why, I said the case involved L&I and when looking her up (the judge), I saw that she had once been counsel for L&I from the state A.G.s office. I had doubts of her impartiality. I was excused.