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King County Courthousecourthouse

516 - 3rd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: (206) 296-9100
Fax: (206) 296-0986
TTY: (206) 205-5048

Days and Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.


 

How to Get There
The King County Courthouse is located between 3rd and 4th Avenues and Jefferson and James streets in the Pioneer Square District of downtown Seattle. Entrances to the courthouse are on 3rd and 4th Avenues. Courthouse area map (external link)
  • Taking the Bus:  Visitors to the courthouse are encouraged to use the metro bus system to avoid traffic congestion and parking difficulties. Many routes to downtown Seattle stop at or near the courthouse. Bus route information
  • Taking Light Rail:  Sound Transit's Central Link Light Rail, which runs from Tukwila to downtown Seattle, stops just in front of the King County Courthouse, at the Pioneer Square tunnel station.  Please visit Sound Transit's Link Light Rail website (external site) for map, scheduling, and fare information.
  • Driving:  Get directions (external link)
  • Parking:  Several parking lots are available on 4th and 5th Avenues, South of the courthouse. Discounts are given for all day parking and lots often fill early in the morning. There is no parking at or immediately adjacent to the courthouse.
  • Bicycle Parking:  Limited bicycle parking is available along the sidewalk on the 4th Avenue (east) side of the Courthouse.  Additional bicycle parking is available across 4th Avenue at the King County Administration Building (500 4th Avenue -- individual bike racks are located on all four sides of the building) and just inside the 6th Avenue entrance of the King County parking garage (415 6th Avenue).

Accommodations for people with disabilities
Superior Court follows state and federal standards for making reasonable accommodations at the King County Courthouse for people with disabilities. Assisted listening devices and American Sign Language interpretation are available from Interpreter Services, (206) 206-9358. For other assistance, call (206) 296-9100.

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 learn about the items prohibited from King County court facilities.

Childcare
Childcare is not available at the courthouse.

Food
A snack shop is located near the first floor entrance to the courthouse. Vending machines are available in jury assembly rooms on the 7th floor. A variety of restaurants are located in the Columbia Center at 4th Avenue and Cherry St. (two blocks north of the courthouse) and in the Pioneer Square area, west of the courthouse.