For criminal cases:

If you have been arrested and want to know when to appear in court, contact the Prosecuting Attorney's Records Office.

• Seattle (if you live in Seattle or north of I-90): (206) 477-3735
• Kent (if you live south of Seattle and I-90): (206) 477-3755

Or contact the King County Department of Public Defense at (206) 296-7662.

For civil cases:

• If you know the assigned judge's name, contact the court directly using the Judge and Commissioner Directory.
• If you do NOT know the assigned judge's name, call the Clerk's Office at (206) 296-9300.

For family law cases:

• Call the Clerk's Office at (206) 296-9300.

Step 1: Check your court paperwork. Does it tell you where to appear?

Step 2: If you are confused or have questions, call the Superior Court Clerk's Office at (206) 296-9300.

Step 3: Visit the following webpages to find street addresses and directions to court facilities:

• King County Courthouse (Seattle). If you are an adult and live in Seattle or north of I-90, your court matter probably will be heard here.
• Maleng Regional Justice Center (Kent). If you are an adult and live south of Seattle and I-90, your court matter probably will be heard here.
• Clark Children & Family Justice Center (Seattle). If your child is under 18 and has been arrested, your child's court matter likely will be heard here.
• Involuntary Treatment Act Court (Seattle). If the court is considering a petition to commit your loved one to psychiatric care, you probably will come here.

Contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office: (206) 296-9300 or clerksofficecustomerservice@kingcounty.gov

Contact the Superior Court Clerk's Office: (206) 296-9300 or clerksofficecustomerservice@kingcounty.gov

Only the sentencing judge can expunge a record. If you don't know who your sentencing judge is, contact the Clerk's Office at (206) 296-9300 or clerksofficecustomerservice@kingcounty.gov . More information can be found on the Washington Courts website.

Check online or contact King County District Court at (206) 205-9200 or the municipal court (e.g., Seattle Municipal Court) that is responsible for your ticket. The Seattle Municipal Court can be reached at (206) 684-5600.

Check online or contact King County District Court at (206) 205-9200 or the municipal court (e.g., Seattle Municipal Court) that is responsible for your ticket. The Seattle Municipal Court can be reached at (206) 684-5600.

Click here for a list of Superior Court Judges and Commissioners who perform weddings.

King County District Court's manages name changes. 

Contact the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office at (206) 296-9000 or the Department of Public Defense at (206) 477-9727

Contact the King County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at (206) 267-7010 or visit their webpage. Information about free and low-cost legal services also is available on the Don't Have an Attorney? webpage.

The King County Department of Public Defense provides legal services to people who are financially eligible and who are charged with a crime or facing certain civil proceedings in King County. Go here to read about the kinds of legal services the Department of Public Defense provides. Or call (206) 477-9727 to see if you qualify for an attorney.

Contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-4190 or visit this webpage.

Contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-4190 or visit this webpage.

Contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-4190 or visit this webpage.