Welcome to the SUPERIOR COURT
Spokane County, WA
The Spokane County Superior Court is one of 39 Superior Courts in Washington. There is one Superior Court serving each county, although some smaller counties have been combined to form 31 judicial districts.
Spokane County has 12 Superior Court Judges elected to four-year terms. In addition to certain special assignments, Spokane County Superior Court Judges and Commissioners hear and decide cases assigned to them by the Presiding Judge.
Learn more about the Superior Court and the roles and responsibilities of Superior Court Judges and Commissioners.
New Lawyer Orientation Program at Superior Court
Superior and District Court Judges and Administrators provided an intensive one and one-half day orientation program for new lawyers earlier this month. Coordinated by the Spokane County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Division, the group of 6 lawyers was given practical insights into court operations to assist them in their chosen career.
Those lawyers who have passed the bar exam and who have expressed an interest in setting up a law practice are eligible for this CLE training. The program is also available to any lawyer who is interested in learning more about specific court practices and procedures.
On November 5th, Judges Linda Tompkins, Greg Sypolt, Neal Rielly, Kathleen O'Connor, Jerome Leveque and Harold Clarke provided information on trial preparation and courtroom procedures for their respective docket assignments. Court Administrator Ron Miles and Court Coordinators Kim Kilham and Judy Ottoson shared information on case management and scheduling, and jury management and jury trial coordination.
Participants are also given an opportunity to visit and ask questions in Bankruptcy and U.S. District Court as well as the Court of Appeals. 
Shown above is Kim Kilham, Civil Case Coordinator in the Court Administrator's Office. Shown right is Penny Youde, Executive Director of the Spokane County Bar Association.
November 14th is ADOPTION DAY!
Spokane Superior Court is celebrating National Adoption Day on Friday, November 14th, 2008. Our court will be scheduling adoptions throughout the day and there will be cake, coffee, and punch served in our jury lounge all day long as a part of the celebration. You are welcome to join those families in their joyful celebration of this day. View all photos from Adoption Day 2008.
Invitation to the public
Most trials and hearings are open to the public. Citizens are encouraged to attend and become more familiar with their courts. If you have any questions, please contact the Superior Court Administrator's Office regarding the appropriate Coordinators and Facilitators for inquiries of the Superior Court or you may telephone the Superior Court Administrator's Office at (509) 477-5790.
You may view the Superior Court Calendar and Case Assignments by Date and the Daily Court Room Assignments.