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Andre Penalver
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
Superior Court Judge, Pierce County Superior Court, Position 23
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|
2025-01-01 – 2025-12-31
Superior Court Judge, Pierce County Superior Court | 2026-01-06 | 5 income, 6 accounts, 4 businesses, 1 real estate, 4 creditors, 5 gifts |
2024-01-01 – 2024-12-31
Superior Court Judge, Pierce County Superior Court | 2025-01-29 | 5 income, 8 accounts, 4 businesses, 1 real estate, 9 creditors, 4 gifts |
Findings
Context Gifts and meals · the statement
Listed $1,250 in meals, travel or seminars from 5 sources
The statement lists 5 items; the largest source is Ryan & Katie Griffee ($500). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.
What to check- Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
- For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
- 2025-06-20 Ryan and Katie Griffee · Value of 2 nights' visit at friends' house · $400
- 2025-08-23 Ryan & Katie Griffee · Value of one night's visit to friends' house and attendance at William O. Douglas Dinner · $500
- 2025-07-17 SU Law's India Center · Dinner and reception for Indian jurists · $150
- 2025-02-02 Jai Penalver · Bow tie for birthday · $100
- 2025-12-24 Eduardo Penalver · Bottle of whiskey for Christmas · $100
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works
Context Gifts and meals · the statement
Listed $2,500 in meals, travel or seminars from 4 sources
The statement lists 4 items; the largest source is Cynthia Armand ($1,200). These are the kinds of gifts the F-1 asks for: meals over $100, and travel or seminar costs paid by an organization, which the $100 gift limit doesn't cover.
What to check- Who the sources are, and whether any has business before the official's agency or body.
- For state officials: whether a source also appears on lobbyist reports.
- 2024-01-12 Eric Gilman · Stay at friend's cabin in Hoodsport (2 nights) · $400
- 2024-05-24 William Frank · Overnight stay at home (3 nights) · $600
- 2024-04-13 Cynthia Armand · Overnight stay at home (6 nights) · $1,200
- 2024-02-02 Eduardo Penalver · Scotch · $300
Rule: Meals, travel and seminars accepted
“(l) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which food and beverage in excess of $100 was accepted under RCW 42.52.150 (7); (m) A list of each occasion, specifying date, donor, and amount, at which items specified in RCW 42.52.150 (1)(c) (iv) and (vi) were accepted;”RCW 29B.55.030(1)(l), (m) ✓ quoted from the saved copy · how this rule works