Superior Court

  1. Trial Information for State of Washington vs Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins and Timothy Rankine can be found at piercecountywa.gov/trial

This court is respectful of all gender identities. Please feel free to introduce yourself and your gender pronouns to our staff.   Pierce County Superior Court is dedicated to administering justice fairly and impartially, without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, immigration status, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, social and economic status, marital status, political affiliation, or mental or physical disability.


Washington State Supreme Court's Commitment to Diversity  


Washington State District and Municipal Court Judges' Association & Superior Court Judges' Association Commitment to Diversity


Quick Contacts:

  1. Judicial Department Information
  2. Court Commissioner Hearings
  3. Emergency Orders
Dept. 1
Judge Davis		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 2
Judge Ashcraft		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected].
Dept. 3
Judge Schwartz		Dept. 3 is open to the public. All hearings, motions and trials are in person unless prior arrangements are made with the Court for Zoom appearances. Zoom appearance requests must be made, in writing, at least five business days prior to the date of the proceeding. In the event a proceeding will be conducted by Zoom, the parties and counsel will receive a Zoom invitation at the email address listed in the court file.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or agreed matters, please email [email protected]
Dept. 4
Judge Chushcoff		All hearings, motions, and mandatory court review hearings are in-person or telephonically using CourtCall.  Trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 5
Judge Speir-Moss		Hearings are primarily conducted in-person.  Attendance at hearings via the Zoom platform may be accommodated by advance arrangement only.  Email requests and questions to [email protected].  
Dept. 6
Judge Quinlan		Unless previously indicated to the contrary, all hearings, motions, and trials are in-person.  In the event a proceeding will be conducted by Zoom, the parties and counsel will receive a Zoom invitation at the email address listed in the court file.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 7
Judge Kiesel		Dept.7 is open to the public. All hearings, motions and trials are in person unless prior arrangements are made with the Court for Zoom appearances. Zoom appearance requests must be made, in writing, at least five business days prior to the date of the proceeding. For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or agreed matters, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 8
Judge Blinn

All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance. Requests for remote hearings shall be made in writing to the Judicial Assistant 5 working days in advance of the motion/hearing, along with the reason for the request. Judge to advise of decision 3 working days in advance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected] .

Dept. 9
Judge Murphy		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 10
Judge Johnson		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 11
Judge Adams		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance. Requests for remote hearings shall be made in writing to the Judicial Department no later than 5 business days in advance of the motion/hearing, along with the reason for the request. If approved, the Court will email the Zoom invitation and instructions to the email addresses listed on LINX. For trial assignments and mandatory court review hearings, or questions please email [email protected].
Dept. 12
Judge Andrews		Unless otherwise notified by the Court, all matters will be held in-person.  If you have questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 13
Judge Thomas		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 14
Judge Ahrens		Unless otherwise notified by the Court, all matters will be held in-person. If you have questions, please email [email protected]
Dept. 15
Judge Leanderson		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  Requests for remote hearings shall be made in writing to the Judicial Assistant 5 working days in advance of the motion/hearing, along with the reason for the request.  Judge to advise of decision 3 working days in advance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 16
Judge Evans		Our courtroom is open to the public.  A specific matter may be held via Zoom in cases requested and approved 3 business days prior to the hearing.  Otherwise, all matters will be held in person.  For more specific appearance/observation protocol contact [email protected]. 
Dept. 17
Judge Kirkendoll		All proceedings are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made with the court for a Zoom appearance, or the court is not requesting oral argument.  For Zoom proceedings, all parties will receive a Zoom invitation to the email address listed in the court file.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings or other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 18
Judge Rumbaugh		Our courtroom is open to the public.  A specific matter may be held via Zoom in cases requested and approved 3 business days prior to the hearing.  Otherwise, all matters will be held in person.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 19
Judge Sorensen		All hearings, motions, and trials are in-person unless prior arrangements have been made for a Zoom appearance.  For trial assignments, mandatory court review hearings, or any other questions, please email [email protected].
Dept. 20
Judge Williams		Unless otherwise notified by the Court, all matters will be held in-person.  If you have questions, please email [email protected] .
Dept. 21
Judge Henderson, Jr.		Unless otherwise notified by the Court, all matters will be held in-person.  If you have questions, please email [email protected]. 
Dept. 22
Judge Burton		Unless otherwise requested, all hearings are in person.  If you are requesting a virtual appearance, please obtain approval by calling Department 22’s judicial assistant at 253-798-6779.
Dept. 23
Judge Peñalver		All matters will be in person in the courtroom unless parties/counsel get authorization from the Court. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].


Contact Us

  1. Superior Court Administration
    930 Tacoma Ave South
    Room 334 County-City Bldg.
    Tacoma, WA 98402 
    Phone: (253) 798-3654

2017-2018 Biennial Report

2017-2018 Biennial Report

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