Seattle Courthouses

Washington Court of Appeals, Division 1

Parking: Parking is very limited, although there are several pay lots. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.

Note: The state appellate court is divided into three divisions. Division I hears appeals from Island, King, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish and Whatcom counties only. If you are requesting an appeal, call the courthouse directly or seek legal assistance.

King County Superior Court

Parking: Parking is limited, although there are several pay lots and bike racks in the area. You are strongly encouraged to take public transportation.

Divisions: Superior and District Court Divisions

Note: Here is a useful guide to the Seattle courts. This court is located in the heart of downtown. Check out Pike Place Market if you are here during lunch.

Seattle Municipal Court, King County Correctional Facility

Parking: The facility's entrance is located at the northwest corner of Fifth Avenue and James Street. A variety of public parking facilities are located in the immediate area.

Division: Limited number of district court cases.

King County District Court: East Division

Parking: Consider taking public transportation.

Divisions: Criminal, Civil

Note: This courthouse serves the eastern portion of Kings County, specifically Bellevue and Beaux Arts.

Maleng Regional Justice Center

Parking: Free parking is available in a parking garage on the Maleng Regional Justice Center (MRJC) property. Parking is limited, and the garage often fills by 8:30am. If the garage is full, overflow parking is available at the ShoWare Center located on James Street directly across from the entrance to the MRJC. Consider taking public transportation.

Division: Juvenile

Note: If your child is housed in juvenile detention, click here for more information.

Youth Services Center (Juvenile Court)

Parking: Limited free parking is available in the Youth Services Center parking lot, in front of the building. There’s also free two-hour parking on the streets located near the Youth Service Center.

Division: Juvenile

Note: Seattle's International District is about 3 blocks south on 12th Avenue. There are several restaurants and cafes in that area.

Mental Illness Court (Harborview Medical Center)

Parking: Pay parking is available under the Ninth and Jefferson Building. (Access is from Terry Avenue on the east side of the building.) Limited street parking is available nearby, but most is metered or restricted in duration.

Division: Civil Commitments

Note: This court handles civil commitments only. The King County District Court’s Mental Health division or the Municipal Court’s Mental Health Division handles criminal cases.

Seattle Municipal Court, Seattle Justice Center

Parking: Strongly consider taking public transportation.

Division: Parking, Traffic, Criminal, Municipal Code Violations, Mental Health

Note: If you are serving on a jury here, the court will not reimburse you for parking.

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Parking: Strongly consider taking public transportation.

Division: Federal Appeals

Note: Here is a useful guide to the surrounding area.

U.S. District Court Western District of Washington

Parking: Parking is limited. Here’s a list of pay lots in the area. Consider taking public transportation.

Note: This Court handles all federal and bankruptcy cases. Contact the court to learn how to file bankruptcy. If you have a criminal matter you may contact the Federal Prosecutor or the Federal Public Defender.

U.S. Immigration Court

Parking: Strongly consider taking public transportation.

Note: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is a separate organization. If you need immigration assistance, see our Seattle Free Legal Aid page.