The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington serves over 5.3 million citizens in 19 counties, spanning from the Oregon border to Canada.

The district includes courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma, which house clerk’s office staff, probation and pretrial service, and 20 judicial officers. Two part-time magistrate judges hold hearings monthly in Bellingham and Vancouver, primarily for citations issued on federal property, including federal parks.

The Public Information Officer for the court is the Court Unit Executive/Clerk of Court, William McCool. He may be reached at (206) 370-8430.

Court Resources for the Media

• Cameras in the Courtroom
  Find information on the pilot project, including how to request certain civil proceedings be recorded.
• Court Calendars
  Weekly calendars for district and magistrate judges in Seattle and Tacoma.
• Court's Policy on Photographs and Recordings (PDF)
  View the General Order regarding use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronic devices.
• PACER
  Register to access electronic court records from federal courts nationwide.
• Special Case Notices
  Information and select documents for significant cases in this district.