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Judge Andrea King Robertson - Superior Court

How to contact a King County Superior Court judge and get ready for your trial or motion.

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Judge Robertson will be on leave and will not be handling any motions during the following dates: February 3, 2026; April 20-22, 2026. If you require urgent assistance with a matter assigned to Judge Robertson’s court during her leave, please email the court with “URGENT” in the subject line.

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  • Courtroom Number: W-739
  • Bailiff: Anthony Settle
  • Department: 47
  • Assignment: Civil / Unlawful Detainers

Biography- Judge Andrea King Robertson

Judge Robertson is a graduate of Eastern Washington University and the University of Washington School of Law. She was appointed to the bench by Governor Jay Inslee and was sworn in on December 31, 2020. Prior to taking the bench, she spent 22 years in trial practice, starting at the Snohomish County Public Defender Association and later transitioning to private criminal defense. For 10 years, she co-owned and operated Robertson Law. Her work was primarily in criminal defense trials, along with representing victims of domestic violence and harassment in obtaining protection orders. She represented well over 1,500 clients, was sole counsel in over 50 jury trials and argued matters at all levels of the State courts, including the Washington Supreme Court. She was also plaintiff co-counsel in two complex civil class action lawsuits.

In her early academic career, Judge Robertson received awards in policy debate and speech competitions, and was an actor in multiple live theater shows. In law school, she received awards for mock trial and appellate advocacy and received clinical training in mediation. She also taught in the Street Law Program, a highly acclaimed project to teach young people about the law and legal careers.

In practice, Judge Robertson was a graduate of the selective Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming and a frequent lecturer to trial lawyers and students on the techniques of improvisation and active listening to better communicate with jurors, as well as using innovative techniques for jury selection and trial advocacy. In 2016, she began work as a part-time Trial Advocacy Instructor at the UW School of Law. She also spent over 5 years coaching and mentoring Seattle public high school students in speech, debate and mock trial.

Outside of the practice of law, Judge Roberson was an ensemble member and performer in the renowned improvisational theater company of Unexpected Productions for over 15 years. She also spent four years as a certified CrossFit coach, receiving an L2 instructor’s certification. She enjoys hiking, travel and occasional alpine climbing. She and her husband live in Seattle with their two excellent kids. Judge Robertson considers herself extremely fortunate to have the opportunity to serve the people of King County as a Superior Court Judge. In addition to her current caseload, she currently serves the King County Superior Court as the co-chair of the Court Security Committee, and works with the Court Education Committee. She has been invited to speak on issues of court security to attorneys in the community. She has also spent over 3 years on the Criminal Law & Rules Committee for the Washington State Superior Court Judges’ Association.

Biography- Bailiff Anthony Settle


Born and raised in Bowie, Maryland, Anthony relocated to Seattle in 2017. He is one of four brothers and is currently pursuing further education with the goal of becoming an attorney. Anthony previously played football and his 4.6 second 40-yard dash is still posted on ESPN’s website.


Outside of work and school, Anthony enjoys visiting museums and creative writing, such as poetry and comedy. He has been an invited speaker at multiple events at the King County Superior Court.

Courtroom Policies for Dept. 47

Communication

The only address to be used by attorneys, self-represented litigants, or others who need to communicate with court staff about a case is the courtroom e-mail address: robertson.court@kingcounty.gov. Absent express invitation by the judge, the judge’s individual email address may not be used.

No ex parte communications unless expressly permitted by Court rule or approval of the judge.

Rules to review before contacting the court:

Proposed Orders and Working Papers

When a motion is filed with the Court, a copy of the motion along with a word version of the proposed order you wish the judge to sign is required as a “working copy” for the judge.  Please note that Department 47 is a paperless court. You may submit your proposed order in word format via the e-filing portal by using the e-working copies application. Working copies of motions and declarations should be submitted via the e-filing portal. Self-represented parties are allowed to submit physical (paper) working copies to the judge’s mailroom in C-203 at the King County Superior Courthouse if electronic copies are not possible for those parties (please clearly mark your documents for Judge Robertson when you deliver to the mailroom). Unless you are given permission, the Court does not accept working papers by email, or by delivery to the courtroom.  Please remember that the opponent must also receive a copy of your proposed order, as well as a copy of your motion.

Criminal Motions and Sentencing Hearings

Department 47 is a paperless Court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies. Please make sure Judge Robertson’s name is clearly marked on all submissions. Judge Robertson will not proceed with a pre-scheduled sentencing hearing unless a memorandum on sentencing has been received from both State and Defense. These must be received no later than noon the day prior to the scheduled sentencing. If these submissions are not received, the Court will proceed with rescheduling the sentencing hearing.

Dispositive civil motions and hearing requests

Dispositive motions (motions which would settle or effectively end a case or an issue) are typically heard on Friday mornings, and some limited additional time slots as circumstances permit. If you are a scheduling party, please consult with opposing party/counsel(s) before contacting Judge Robertson’s court. Parties should request a dispositive motion date prior to the case deadline for dispositive motions. If parties anticipate a continuance of the trial to a later date, first file a continuance to accommodate a later motion hearing date.

Non-dispositive civil motions

Please note: under civil and local rules, most non-dispositive motions do not require oral argument. If a party would like to request oral argument, the motion should be “noted” (scheduled) pursuant to the applicable court rules, and you may request that the judge allow oral argument by simply noting in the upper right-hand corner of the working papers “ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED.” If, after reviewing briefing, the judge decides that oral argument is appropriate, the bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for oral argument.

Parties should review the requirements of KCLR 7 and any emergency orders in place when setting motions without oral argument. Click here for the form needed to "note" your hearing.

Weddings

Congratulations! Judge Robertson would be honored to officiate for your special day. She is available to perform weddings after court hours on weekdays at the King County Courthouse. Please email weddings@akrobertson.com to make arrangements.

 

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