Settlement Conferences

Judges and Commissioners available for settlement conferences are listed below. To arrange for a settlement conference with a judge, contact the bailiff.

For cases where the order setting the case schedule and assignment to individual judge requires a settlement conference, using mediation or other alternative dispute resolution outside the court system can fulfill this requirement.

For family law cases, all parties seeking a settlement conference are invited to call, (206) 205-6770 on Thursdays and Fridays between 8:30 and 4:30 p.m for Seattle and (253) 852-2345 for Kent. You will reach a Settlement Conference Coordinator who can schedule a conference with an attorney who has indicated a willingness to conduct settlement conferences. See Volunteer Settlement Conferences for more information.