Judge Catherine Shaffer

Mailing Address: King County Superior Court 516 3rd Ave, Room C-203 Seattle, WA 98104 Mailstop: KCC-SC-0203	Courtroom Number: W-829 Phone: 206-296-9185 Fax: Please contact the bailiff regarding fax transmissions.
Judicial Assignment: Criminal	Email: shaffer.court@kingcounty.gov
Department Number: 11	Working Papers: You may either submit working copies electronically through the Clerk's Office e-filing application or deliver them to the King County Courthouse, Room C-203.
Bailiff: Sherry Bosse Lueders shaffer.court@kingcounty.gov 206-296-9185

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NON-DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS

Parties must comply with LR 7 when noting motions without argument. Do not confirm motions without oral argument. Motions not in compliance with local rules will be stricken without prejudice.

DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS

Parties must contact the bailiff to schedule a motion with oral argument. Dispositive motions are scheduled on Friday mornings. To request a hearing date, please call or email the bailiff and include the case name, cause number, and type of hearing requested. Parties should contact the court as soon as possible, as timeslots are limited and generally fill well in advance.

SETTLEMENT / STRIKE MOTION
Please call or email the bailiff immediately if a case settles or if you wish to strike a motion you have filed from the court’s calendar.

TRIAL PREPARATION

In compliance with LR 16(a)(2), the court will issue a Pre-Trial Order and Order Requiring Completion of Joint Confirmation of Trial Readiness approximately six weeks before trial. Parties must comply fully with the order and follow the due dates contained therein. Please pay close attention to the information regarding the civil trial brokerage process, as Judge Shaffer is currently assigned to the criminal trial calendar.

REQUEST FOR CHANGE OF TRIAL DATE

Motions or stipulated orders to continue the trial date must comply fully with LR40. Pleadings/orders that do not comply with the local rule will not be considered.

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES

Judge Shaffer conducts settlement conferences during the lunch hour (12:10 – 1:30pm) on court days. She requires that all parties be represented by counsel and that all parties and their attorneys attend the settlement conference in person. Please email the bailiff to schedule your settlement conference at least two weeks in advance.

CONTACT WITH THE COURT

Due to the high volume of court hearings, you may get a faster response if you email the bailiff directly. Please be sure to include the case name, cause number, and nature of your request. Be as specific as possible in your email.

WEDDINGS

Judge Shaffer performs weddings at the King County Courthouse, Monday through Friday at 4:30 p.m. (subject to the court's availability). The judge also performs weddings on the weekends at the courthouse or off-site, depending on her availability. Please call the bailiff for rates and more information.