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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - District Court
Court mission statement
King County District Court's mission is to serve the public by:
- Providing an accessible forum for the fair, efficient and understandable resolution of civil and criminal cases; and
- Maintaining an atmosphere of respect for the dignity of all individuals
Translation & interpretation
Request an interpreter
To request an interpreter, contact the King County District Court location where your hearing will be held. Please tell the Court as early as possible that you will need an interpreter.
Pocket Talk global translators
District Court uses Pocket Talk artificial intelligence (AI) technology devices to assist Limited English Proficiency customers at our front counters, resource centers, and probation. Human interpreters will always be used in court.
Public Resources
Community events
Learn about District Court and meet our judges and staff at community events throughout King County. Past events have included:
- B-Town Fiesta
- Celebrate Shoreline
- Judge Charles V. Johnson Youth and Law Forum
- Muslim Housing Services Day of Hope
- Redmond Derby Days
- Umoja Fest
2026 Community events
Check back for events - to be added soon!
| Event | Date | Location |
| -- | -- | -- |
Judge Michelle Gehlsen, Judge Andrea S. Jarmon &
Judge Karama H. Hawkins attend Umoja Fest
District Court information booth at Celebrate Shoreline
Holiday closures
Heritage months
- Black History Month - February
- Women’s History Month – March
- Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – May
- LGBTQ Pride Month – June
- Disability Pride Month - July
- Hispanic Heritage Month – September, October
- Native American Heritage Month – November