Courtesy copies are required for covered filings before Judge Todd D. Tinker. Do not email proposed orders, stipulated orders, or working papers to the Court.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions with oral argument are generally heard on Fridays.
Judge Todd D. Tinker's rules specify how parties may contact chambers. Parties should communicate through email for scheduling or administrative matters, copying all parties/counsel to avoid ex parte communication.
Judge Todd D. Tinker's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. Parties must advise the Court immediately about motions or hearings that need to be continued or stricken and when cases are settled.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. General civil (non-unlawful detainer) pretrial conferences are generally held on Thursday mornings.
General civil (non-unlawful detainer) pretrial conferences are generally held on Thursday mornings.
Motions with oral argument are generally heard on Fridays.
For non-unlawful detainer trials, Judge Tinker manages the case up to trial, but the trial itself is likely to be brokered to another judge.
Recording or photography of any kind while the Court is on the record is strictly prohibited without permission of the Court.
Court will be in recess from December 29, 2025, to January 19, 2026; parties should refrain from filing motions during that time.
Unlawful detainer show cause hearing calendar is held every other week, Monday through Friday, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Unlawful detainer trials are generally scheduled for the weeks between hearing calendars, Monday through Thursday.
Parties should communicate through email for scheduling or administrative matters, copying all parties/counsel to avoid ex parte communication.
Parties shall comply with the Email Policy of King County Superior Court and shall not involve substantive discussion about case issues; violations may result in sanctions.
Parties must advise the Court immediately about motions or hearings that need to be continued or stricken and when cases are settled.
Do not email proposed orders, stipulated orders, or working papers to the Court.
The Court will electronically deliver copies of signed orders to counsel/parties who have provided email addresses.
Dispositive motions are heard with oral argument on Friday mornings; typically 30 minutes allotted; additional time for complex cases.
Before noting a dispositive motion for oral argument, email the Court to request a date and time after coordinating with opposing counsel; include case number, caption, nature of motion, requested dates, and whether additional time is needed.
If the Court determines oral argument is appropriate for a non-dispositive motion, the bailiff will contact the parties to set a mutually acceptable time.
Motions for Revision are considered without oral argument; moving party shall re-note without oral argument per LCR 7, providing index and copies of submissions; response requested.
For Motions for Revision, the judge will consider materials on the noted date; if oral argument is necessary, the bailiff will contact parties to schedule a hearing.