Judge Andrea Robertson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Courtesy Copies
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All filings
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Filings >= 500 pages
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
The judge's copy must note the judge's name, date, and time of hearing in the upper right corner.
The judge’s name, date and time of hearing must be noted in the upper right corner of the Judge's copy.
All submissions must clearly mark Judge Robertson's name.
Please make sure Judge Robertson's name is clearly marked on all submissions.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
The hearing-requesting party must file the motion and affidavits separately together with the notice.
Party requesting hearing must file motion & affidavits separately along with this notice.
Document Type
Notice Of Court Date
A sentencing memorandum must be received from both the State and the Defense before the court will proceed with a pre-scheduled sentencing hearing.
Judge Robertson will not proceed with a pre-scheduled sentencing hearing unless a memorandum on sentencing has been received from both State and Defense.
Document Type
Sentencing Memorandum
Every filed motion must include a working copy consisting of the motion plus a Word version of the proposed order for the judge to sign.
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.
Document Type
Motion
The notice must list the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all parties requiring notice, including any guardians ad litem.
List the names, addresses and telephone numbers of all parties requiring notice (including GAL) on this page.
Document Type
Notice Of Court Date
Most non-dispositive motions do not require oral argument; to request it, note the motion under applicable rules and write "ORAL ARGUMENT REQUESTED" in the upper right-hand corner of the working papers.
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."
Document Type
Working Papers
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Working papers may not be submitted by email or delivered to the courtroom unless the Court gives permission.
Unless you are given permission, the Court does not accept working papers by email, or by delivery to the courtroom.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Working Papers
Department 47 is paperless; proposed orders (Word format) and working copies of motions and declarations must be submitted electronically via the e-filing portal's e-working copies application.
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.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Working Papers
In criminal matters, the paperless court prefers that working copies be submitted via eWorking Copies.
Department 47 is a paperless Court and prefers working copies submitted via eWorking Copies.
Page 1 | Criminal Motions and Sentencing Hearings
Self-represented parties who cannot submit electronically may deliver paper working copies to the judge's mailroom in C-203, clearly marked for Judge Robertson.
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).
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Working Papers
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The original notice must be filed at the Clerk's Office at least nine court days before the hearing date.
The original must be filed at the Clerk's Office not less than nine court days prior to requested hearing date
Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CASES
Summary judgment and CR 12 motions to dismiss must be filed with the Clerk 28 days in advance of the hearing.
Summary Judgment Motions and CR 12 Motions to Dismiss (to be filed with Clerk 28 days in advance).
Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CASES
Sentencing memoranda from both parties are due no later than noon the day before the sentencing hearing, or the hearing will be rescheduled.
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.
Page 1 | Criminal Motions and Sentencing Hearings
Parties should request a dispositive motion date before the case deadline for dispositive motions.
Parties should request a dispositive motion date prior to the case deadline for dispositive motions.
Page 1 | Dispositive civil motions and hearing requests
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The requesting party must serve the notice and motion documents on all parties and file a proof of service listing all served documents.
The Party requesting the hearing must serve a copy of this notice, with motion documents, on all parties and file a proof of service outlining all the documents served on the other party or parties.
Page 1 | IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CASES
The opposing party must be served with a copy of both the proposed order and the motion.
Please remember that the opponent must also receive a copy of your proposed order, as well as a copy of your motion.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Working Papers
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Judge's copies must be delivered to the Judges' Mailroom at Room C-203.
Deliver Judge's copies to Judges’ Mailroom at C-203
Page 1 | CASES ASSIGNED TO INDIVIDUAL JUDGES – SEATTLE ASSIGNED JUDGES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
If parties anticipate a trial continuance, they must first file the continuance before seeking a later motion hearing date.
If parties anticipate a continuance of the trial to a later date, first file a continuance to accommodate a later motion hearing date.
Page 1 | Dispositive civil motions and hearing requests
Chambers Communication Rules
Ex parte communications are prohibited unless expressly permitted by court rule or approved by the judge.
No ex parte communications unless expressly permitted by Court rule or approval of the judge.
Page 1 | Courtroom Policies for Dept. 47 - Communication
All case-related communication with court staff must go through the courtroom email robertson.court@kingcounty.gov; the judge's individual email may not be used absent express invitation.
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.
Page 1 | Courtroom Policies for Dept. 47 - Communication
Counsel must contact the assigned judge's staff to schedule oral argument before filing the notice when oral argument is allowed.
If oral argument on the motion is allowed (LCR 7(b)(3)), contact staff of assigned judge to schedule date and time before filing this notice.
Page 1 | CASES ASSIGNED TO INDIVIDUAL JUDGES – SEATTLE ASSIGNED JUDGES
The scheduling party must consult with opposing party/counsel before contacting Judge Robertson's court about a dispositive motion date.
If you are a scheduling party, please consult with opposing party/counsel(s) before contacting Judge Robertson's court.
Page 1 | Dispositive civil motions and hearing requests
Before contacting the court, parties must review the listed local and civil rules governing ex parte procedures, motions, continuances, discovery, and sealing.
Rules to review before contacting the court: Ex Parte Procedures (King County Local Rule 40.1) Procedures for motions without oral argument (King County Local Rule 7) Stipulated and Agreed Motions (KCLR 7(b)(4)(H)) Revision & Reconsideration (King County Local Rule 7) Trial Continuance (King County Local Rule 40) Summary Judgments (Civil Rule 56) Motion to dismiss (Civil Rule 12) Motion to set aside judgment (Civil Rule 60) Motions for order compelling discovery (King County Local Rule 37) Motion to shorten time (KCLR 7(b)(10)) Motion to seal (LGR 15)
Page 1 | Courtroom Policies for Dept. 47 - Communication