Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Spokane County Superior Court, Department 2, Courtroom 303

Appointed By: Gov. Jay R. Inslee

Biography

Hon. Charnelle M. Bjelkengren is a judge for the Spokane County Superior Court in Washington. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Jay Inslee in 2019, becoming the first African American female judge in Eastern Washington. She filled the vacancy created by the passing of the Hon. James Triplet (deceased).


Prior to her appointment, Bjelkengren had worked as a senior administrative law judge in the Spokane Valley Office of Administrative Hearings for five years. As such, she presided over hearings involving the Employment Security Department and the Department of Social Health and Services.


Her legal career also included a stint as an assistant attorney general with the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, where she represented multiple state agencies including the Department of Social and Health Services, the Department of Licensing, and the Employment Security Department.


Bjelkengren received a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State University. She then completed a J.D. at Gonzaga University School of Law in 2000.


Bjelkengren was born in Menahga, Minnesota.

Recent Cases by Hon. Charnelle M. Bjelkengren

On November 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Nov 21, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2024

On November 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Nov 14, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

On November 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Nov 13, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2024

On November 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Bjelkengren, Charnelle M presiding.

Filed

Nov 02, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Nov 02, 2023

On July 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jul 12, 2023

Status

Consolidation

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

Trusts

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2024

On July 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jul 06, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Child Support

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 24, 2024

On June 29, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2023

Status

Other

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Probate

Matter Type

General Probate

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 25, 2024

On June 21, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 21, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2023

On June 9, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On June 7, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 07, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On June 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On June 6, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 06, 2023

Status

Appealed

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Administrative

Matter Type

Licensing

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On June 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On June 2, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

Jun 02, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 24, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On May 23, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 23, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On May 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 19, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 18, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 18, 2023

Status

Closed

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

Automobile

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Judgment (Other)

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 22, 2023

On May 17, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 17, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Foreclosure

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 23, 2023

On May 16, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 16, 2023

Status

Active

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Practice Area

Torts

Matter Type

General Torts

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

On May 12, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Spokane County. Judge Charnelle M. Bjelkengren presiding.

Filed

May 12, 2023

Status

Dismissal

Court

Spokane County

County

Spokane County, WA

Case Last Refreshed

Aug 21, 2023

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