Judicial Officers
The Municipal Court of Seattle's seven judges are elected to judicial departments for a four year term.
The majority of their workload is dedicated to jury trials and pre-trial hearings. The judges also hear sentencings, arraignments, reviews, and non jury (bench) trials. The Courts judicial officers are also empowered by the laws of the State of Washington to perform Marriage Ceremonies.
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| Top row, left to right | Front row, left to right | |
| Honorable Willie J. Gregory | Honorable Judith M. Hightower | |
| Honorable Steve Rosen | Honorable Fred Bonner | |
| Honorable Edward McKenna | Honorable C. Kimi Kondo, Presiding | Honorable Karen Donohue |
Every other year, the judges select one judge to act a presiding judge for a two year term. The presiding judge is responsible for administrative operations and judicial departments, including Magistrate operations. Honorable C. Kimi Kondo is currently serving as the Courts Presiding Judge.
To learn more about the roles and responsibilities of a presiding judge, please review Washington State Courts General Rule 29.
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