Judge Matthew W. Williams
Mailing Address:
c/o King County Superior Court
401 4th Ave. N, Room 2D
Kent, WA 98032
Courtroom Number: 3B
Phone: 206-477-1573
Email: williams.court@kingcounty.gov
Bailiff: Lisa Zimnisky
Department: 41
Assignment: Civil and Criminal
Judge Williams Biographical Information
Accessing the Virtual Audio Courtroom
Helpful Links
- Visit this webpage before contacting the court.
- Get instructions for submitting Working Papers.
Rules to Review before Calling
- Motions without Argument: Local Rule 7(b)
- Trial Continuance: Local Rule 40
- Summary Judgment: Local Rule 56 and Civil Rule 56
Requests for hearings are accepted by email. Email the bailiff at williams.court@kingcounty.gov. Summary judgments are heard on Fridays only. All other motions with oral argument may be specially set on other days. Email must include only the following:
- Case name and cause number
- Names and phone numbers of all counsel
- Type of hearing and date(s) requested
Trial Preparation
Status Conferences, CR 16 Conferences, or Pre-Trial Conferences will be scheduled upon request of the parties. Please also read Judge Williams' Standing Order on TRIAL Procedures and Estimate of Witness Examinations.
Evidence and Exhibits
Contact the bailiff at williams.court@kingcounty.gov. Please call 206-477-1573 regarding submittal of the Joint Statement of Evidence and pre-marking of all trial exhibits. You will be assigned exhibit numbers and asked to bring three copies of each exhibit -- one for the judge, one for the clerk, and one for opposing counsel. Please email the bailiff if your case settles or if you need to strike any motions.