Please see General Order 01-26, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on January 12, 2026, adopting amendments to the Local Civil Rules, effective January 13, 2026.
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01/12/2026
Please see General Order 02-26, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on January 12, 2026, adopting amendments to the Local Criminal Rules, effective January 13, 2026.
01/10/2026
Please see the attached Order of Appointment, appointing Joshua C. Lewis as District Court Executive/Clerk of Court, effective January 10, 2026.
Josh...
01/08/2026
Remote public audio access has been authorized for the Parties' Motions for Summary Judgment hearing in State of Washington, et al v. United States Department of Transportation, et al. Case number 2:25-cv-848-TL.
The hearing begins...
01/05/2026
Warrant for Arrest
- Neither the United States Marshals Service nor the United States District Court will ever call to request payment of fines over the telephone.
- Valid arrest warrants are...
12/30/2025
The Western District of Washington is saddened to announce that Senior District Court Judge Carolyn R. Dimmick passed away on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at the age of 96, surrounded by family and friends. Judge Dimmick was a leader in our...
12/19/2025
General Order 11-25 re Court Closure on December 24, 2025, was signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on 12/...
12/18/2025
Please see attached GO 10-25 re: Immigration Habeas Petitions Under 28 U.S.C. § 2241, signed by Chief Judge Estudillo on December 18, 2025. This Order is...
11/24/2025
On October 16, 2025, PACER released an update that allows users with CM/ECF-level access (e.g., filers, interested parties, etc.) whose account search status becomes inactive due to search inactivity the ability to reset their own password...
11/21/2025
A referral to the DREAM program should be made as early as possible, but in any event in time for the Executive Review Team meeting occurring at least 30 days prior to the pretrial motions deadline.
Please submit...