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. The Hearing Examiner's decision in a case is usually the City's final decision.

The Office of Hearing Examiner currently handles more than 75 different types of matters.  Click here for the complete list, which also includes links to the applicable Seattle Municipal Code sections.

To learn how to order or listen to a CD of your hearing visit our FAQ page.

Feel free to contact this Office if you have any questions about the Hearing Examiner functions or hearing procedures. Should you have a hearing or need to mail correspondence, please note our street address and mailing address on the right side of this page.