King County Superior Court Judge Deborah D. Fleck will be presented with the 2009 Award of Merit by the Washington State Bar Association at the WSBA Annual Awards Dinner on September 24,

The Award of Merit is the WSBA’s highest honor, most often given for long-term service to the Bar or the public

Judge Fleck is being honored for her leadership in advocating for adequate funding for Washington state courts and promoting access to justice for all.