Settlement Conferences

Judges and Commissioners available for settlement conferences are listed below.  To arrange for a settlement conference with a judge, contact the bailiff.

For cases where the order setting the case schedule and assignment to individual judge requires a settlement conference, using mediation or other alternative dispute resolution outside the court system can fulfill this requirement.

For family law cases, all parties seeking a settlement conference are invited to call (206) 477-1353 on Thursdays and Fridays between 8:30am and 4:30pm for Seattle and (253) 852-2345 Monday through Friday (except 1:00pm to 2:00pm) for Kent.  You will reach a Settlement Conference Coordinator who can schedule a conference with an attorney who has indicated a willingness to conduct settlement conferences.  See Volunteer Settlement Conferences for more information.