King County Courthouse — Local services in Seattle

I'm assuming this is all taxpayer-funded, so I don't expect a first-class experience; but it seems that juror comfort is not their #1 priority. I could mention several examples, but I will just mention the pew-like jury chairs in the court-room. Whoever made them was apparently thinking more about looks than they were about comfort. I know that pews are not generally the most comfortable, but these were the worst I've sat it. Although they make look pretty, the decorative edges along the top of the backrest made for an incredibly uncomfortable sitting experience. I was shuffling about every two mins. I feel very bad for people who have to sit in them for the duration of the case. I would give it three stars because, all in all, it seems like they have found a half-decent balance between keeping people comfortable and saving taxpayers dollars, but these chairs were beyond ridiculous, especially for taller people. They lose 1 full star for that alone. (for the record, I'm not talking about the office chairs that the actual jurors get to sit in, but rather, the "chairs(benches)" that the alternates and other...

I hope Judge Paglisotti feels good about her decision to say Phillip was incompetent when the dozens of therapists who know him know that he isn't mentally ill, only a really good acting sociopath. No safety warning to me as a victim. Now he's back in Spokane picking up weapons off the street, stalking multiple people and making threats towards them. You saw physical evidence of him harassing me and violating his protection order and you gave him no sentence. He was in psych hospital for a week or two, got out and was immediately violent again. You gave the message with your actions that my son and I's life doesn't matter, and if anything happens to us, I'll be sure to have my family know that you didn't use the Tiffany Hill Act, do anything to protect us and were negligent. How many victim's families need to sue the state before they do anything...

As a wedding photographer, I visit the King County Courthouse frequently for wedding ceremonies. The building itself is beautiful, with stunning European‑style architecture on the first floor that makes for elegant photos.

A couple of tips: arrive early to allow time for parking and the walk to the courthouse, as there aren’t many spots right around the building. The judges and staff are always kind and professional, making the experience smooth for both couples and photographers.

For photographers: I recommend bringing a flash — the ceremony rooms can be quite dark with a yellowish tint from the office lighting. Still, it’s much better than most courthouses I’ve worked in.

Do note that the area has a visible homeless population, which is common for this part of Seattle, though it hasn’t affected the safety or flow of the ceremonies I’ve...