Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, except for holidays. King County Superior Court is also closed on non-judicial days.
Security screening
You will pass through a security screening checkpoint as you enter the King County Courthouse. Certain items may not be brought into the facility and must be left with security personnel at the checkpoint before you enter. Please take a moment to watch our introductory video to the right and learn about the items prohibited from King County court facilities (63Kb Acrobat pdf).
Driving directions
From the south
Take I-5 Northbound
Take exit 164A, following signs to James Street.
Take James Street exit
Turn left on James Street
Courthouse entrances are on Third and Fourth Avenues, just south of James.
From the north
Take I-5 Southbound
Take exit 165A toward James Street
Continue on 6th Avenue
Turn right on James Street
Courthouse entrances are on Third and Fourth Avenues, just south of James.
From I-90 west
Take I-90 Westbound
Take exit 2C right, I-5 Northbound
Take exit 165A toward James Street
Continue on 6th Avenue
Turn right on James Street
Courthouse entrances are on Third and Fourth Avenues, just south of James.
Goat Hill parking garage (entrance on Jefferson Street between Fifth and Sixth avenues; street address is 415 6th Ave., Seattle; call 206-652-0849 for pricing (across the street from Chinook Building). King County employees receive discounted parking here.
Seattle Public Library parking garage (entrance on Spring Street between Fourth and Fifth Avenues; street address is 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle; call 206-267-0446 for pricing
Lots to north, south of parking garage.
Metered street parking
Public transit options
A number of public transportation options are available:
