Judge Samuel Chung

Courtroom Number: 4C

Phone: 206-477-1417

Email: chung.court@kingcounty.gov

Bailiff: Jim Petersen

Department: 15

Assignment: Civil

Judge Chung Biographical Information

Court in Recess

• Judge Chung's Court will be in recess from April 10^th through April 14^th, 2023
• Judge Chung’s Court will be in recess from June 12^th – June 23^rd, 2023
• Judge Chung’s Court will be in recess from August 14^th – August 25^th, 2023
• Please do not note motions for these dates if possible.  Decisions for motions noted during this time will be completed the following week.

Appearing via Zoom

• Court attire is required.
• Log in at least 10 minutes before the meeting time.
• Watch Virtual Meeting Tips.
• Ensure your Witnesses and Clients have also watched Virtual Meeting Tips
• Practice with each witness/client prior to joining the hearing/trial.

Helpful Links

• Visit this webpage before contacting the court.
• Read the Superior Court Email Policy.
• Get instructions for Delivering Documents.
• Get instructions for Scheduling Civil Motions.
• Please review the applicable State Court Rules and Local Court Rules before contacting the court.

Trials

• General trial schedule is Monday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• If your case is assigned to Judge Chung, there is the possibility that your case could be assigned to another judge at the time of trial.  The assignment will generally take place on Thursday afternoon prior to trial. You are still required to comply with all court rules regarding pretrial submissions and deadlines. All papers submitted will be provided to the trial judge at the time of assignment by Judge Chung’s bailiff. To determine what judge you have been assigned to for trial, please check the Civil Standby Calendar. It will be updated on Thursday afternoon prior to trial and is continuously updated (as needed) at other times.

Delivering Documents to the Court

• Parties are encouraged to use the Clerk’s Office E-Working Copies service. 
• Proposed orders are best submitted in Word format via eWorking Copies or email (but not both)
• Judge Chung accepts stipulations and agreed orders via email. 
• Please do not email any working copies directly to the Court except Stipulated Orders without prior permission.
• Any Working Papers over 200 pages must be submitted as hard copies in 3 ring binders.

Private/SUS/VYG Calendar (KNT & SEA)

• Fridays, 8:30 a.m.
• CCFJC, Courtroom 4C
• Here is the Zoom link: 

  https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/5467236866