Christine Quinn-Brintnall

Christine Quinn-Brintnall (1951 – May 19, 2014) was an American jurist. Quinn-Brintnall took office in November 2000 after being elected to the Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II, which covers Pierce County and 12 other counties. Between 2004 - 2007, she served as the court's chief judge. Election Quinn-Brintnall prevailed in the 2006 primary election against Beth Jenson. Cancer diagnosis and retirement In April 2013, the Washington state court system announced Quinn-Brintnall was undergoing treatment for the skin cancer melanoma. In October 2013, Quinn-Brintnall notified Washington Gov. Jay Inslee that she would step down in January 2014. "While I am disappointed that I will not be able to finish my third term, I am confident that the governor will appoint a replacement who will serve the people of Washington well", she explained.