From the 2021 King County Bar Association Survey for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction, Published March 22, 2022:

"Likely the best judge in the building, the community is lucky to have you."

"Judge Chess was willing to take time to understand the circumstances of my clients' lives.  She is able to summarize issues very clearly and will speaking directly to my clients so that they understand what is happening and why.  She is willing to be flexible and take people's individual situation and struggles into account when making decisions.  She makes the people who appear before her feel like they have a voice, so that even if she does not rule in the way that they wanted, they know that their position considered."

"I have never heard the name "Faye Chess" before she became a judge.  However, since becoming Judge, and after appearing before her on many cases and occasions, I have to say she is one of the best Jurists in Seattle.  Thank you for your decision to public service, and your presence on the bench."

"One of the kindest, thoughtful, patient, and empathetic judges that in over four decades of practice I have appeared before.  I hope I retire before she does and she will be greatly missed when she does so."

"Judge Chess is a leader within the SM bench.  Her ability to be neutral, respectful, and fully engaged with all dynamics of a criminal case is the model all judges should follow.  I truly respect Judge Chess and appreciate her dedication and determination."