Settlement conferences - Family Law
King County Volunteer Family Law Settlement Conference Program
Since 1997, volunteer attorneys have led thousands of these settlement conferences.
Before you can use a settlement for your civil case, you must try ADR (alternate dispute resolution). Reserve a settlement conference date by emailing scvolunteersettlement@kingcounty.gov.
How to sign up
We have limited space so once parties agree on a date, it cannot be changed. You can only use this service for one case.
Once the date is set, we send you a letter. This document confirms the date, time, and settlement master attorney information. We also include instructions on what you need to do before and during the meeting. Many of our settlements are hosted through Zoom video conferencing.
If you resolve your case before the conference, please email scvolunteersettlement@kingcounty.gov.
Judicial Officer Settlement Conferences
If your case requires mediation, a settlement conference or an outside mediation / dispute resolution option can fulfill this requirement. Many Superior Court judges and commissioners also make themselves available for settlement conferences. Please contact them directly for more information.
Seattle
Judge | Phone | Case Type | Note |
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Ballinger, Kristin | 206-477-1336 | Dependency (Including TPRs) | |
206-477-1465 |
All Types |
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206-477-1513 |
Civil |
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206-477-1367 |
Civil and Family Law |
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206-477-1483 |
Civil |
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206-477-1441 |
Civil |
Low Income Parties |
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206-477-1585 |
Civil |
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206-477-1501 |
Civil and Family Law |
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206-477-1579 |
Civil |
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206-477-1597 |
All Types |
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206-477-1379 |
Civil and Dependency |
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Kent
Judge | Phone | Case Type | |
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Ballinger, Kristin | 206-477-1336 | Dependency (Including TPRs) | |
206-477-1495 |
All Types |
Low Income Parties Only |
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206-477-1411 |
Civil |
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206-477-1507 |
Civil and Family Law |
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Commissioners - All Locations
Commissioner | Location | Phone | Case Type |
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Holman, Hollis | ITA Court (Harborview) |
206-296-4641 | Family Law |