The Office of Hearing Examiner, when authorized by Seattle Municipal Code, reviews the actions of various City departments and makes case decisions that are usually the City's final decision. The Office currently handles more than 75 different types of matters. You can view the complete list, which also includes links to the applicable Seattle Municipal Code sections.

Interpreter Services

The Office also provides interpreter services free of charge to limited English proficient (LEP) persons. Please call (206) 684-0521 for the following languages:

  • Hay intérpretes disponibles
  • 통역사 이용 가능.전화 문의
  • Turjumaano ayaa diyaar ah
  • Mayroong mga interpreter
  • Có sẵn thông dịch viên
  • 可提供口译员服务
  • 提供口譯員服務

Hearing Examiner

Address: 700 5th Ave, Suite 4000, Seattle, WA, 98104
Mailing Address: PO Box 94729, Seattle, WA, 98124
Phone: (206) 684-0521
Hearing.examiner@seattle.gov
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Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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The Office of Hearing Examiner is a separate and independent office of the City created by the Seattle Municipal Code. The Office is charged with conducting fair and impartial administrative hearings, when authorized by the Code, to review the actions of various City departments.