Judicial Officers

The Municipal Court of Seattle's eight judges are elected to judicial departments for a four year term. One Commissioner is appointed by the Judges.

The majority of their workload is dedicated to jury trials and pre-trial hearings. The judges also hear sentencings, arraignments, reviews, and non jury (bench) trials. The Courts judicial officers are also empowered by the laws of the State of Washington to perform Marriage Ceremonies.

Click on a Judge in the image below, or on the Judges name, to learn more about them.

Every other year, the judges select one judge to act a presiding judge for a two year term. The presiding judge is responsible for administrative operations and judicial departments, including Magistrate operations. Honorable Edsonya Charles is currently serving as the Courts Presiding Judge.

To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a presiding judge, please review Washington State Courts General Rule 29.