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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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July 17, 2026

Updated PACER Password Standards Enforcement

Beginning August 17, the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) will begin enforcing updated password standards on all existing PACER accounts. More »

July 16, 2026

Public Announcement for Reappointment of Magistrate Judge Peterson

The current term of office of full-time United States Magistrate Judge Michelle L. Peterson at Seattle, Washington is due to expire on February 26, 2027. Please see the attached ...

July 15, 2026

General Order Appointing Roger Scott Rogoff as United States Attorney

Please see attached General Order 09-26, signed July 15, 2026, appointing Roger Scott Rogoff as United States Attorney....

July 7, 2026

General Order in re: Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241

Please see attached GO 06-26 re: Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on July 7, 2026. This Order is...

June 22, 2026

New Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Washington

Please see the attached news release announcing the appointment of Corey Endo as the next federal public defender for the Western District of Washington....