Western District of Washington | United States District Court

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The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington is a federal court serving the area west of the Cascade Mountains from Oregon to the Canadian border. The district has courthouses in Seattle and Tacoma.

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May 29, 2026

2026 Civics Contest District and Ninth Circuit Winners Announced

The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has posted a news release announcing the civics contest winners for each district within the Ninth Circuit, as well as the winners of the competition at the circuit level. The press release is available on the ...

May 28, 2026

General Order In Re: Food and Beverages in the Courthouses

Please see General Order 07-26 In Re: Food and Beverages in the Courthouses in the Western District of Washington, signed by Chief Judge...

May 15, 2026

General Order In re: Amended Plan for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions

Please see General Order 06-26 In re: Amended Plan for the Representation of Pro Se Litigants in Civil Rights Actions, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on May...

May 6, 2026

Remote Audio Access: May 8 Motion Hearing in State of Arizona, et al. v Environmental Protection Agency, et al.

Remote public audio access has been authorized for the Motion Hearing in State of Arizona, et al. v. Environmental Protection Agency, et al. Case number 2:25-cv-02015-TMC. The hearing begins at 1:30 p.m. PDT, on Friday, May 8, 2026. ...

March 24, 2026

General Order Appointing Merit Selection Panel to Consider Applications for Appointment as United States Attorney

Please see General Order 04-26 In re: Appointing Merit Selection Panel to Consider Applications for Appointment as United States Attorney, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on March 24, 2026....