**Senior Judge Richard A. Jones** was appointed as a United States District Court Judge in Seattle in 2007, following 13 years on the King County Superior Court bench (1994–2007). Judge Jones has maintained extensive community involvement throughout his judicial career, serving on numerous boards including a nine-year appointment to the National Board of the YMCA of the USA and over 20 years with the YMCA of Greater Seattle. He recently became Chair of the Seattle Kraken One Roof Foundation Board. He co-founded local programs addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion for students of color and has mentored hundreds of students and attorneys at varying levels of academic and professional pursuits. **Education** - University of Washington Law School, J.D. - Seattle University, B.A. in Public Affairs **Career** - Senior U.S. District Judge, Western District of Washington (2007–present) - Judge, King County Superior Court (1994–2007) - Chair, Seattle Kraken One Roof Foundation Board - National Board, YMCA of the USA (9-year appointment) - Co-founder, diversity, equity, and inclusion programs for students of color
**Division:** Seattle **Courthouse:** United States Courthouse, 700 Stewart Street, Suite 13128, Seattle, WA 98101-9906 **Courtroom:** Suite 13106 **Phone:** (206) 370-8870 **Chambers Staff** - Courtroom Deputy: (206) 370-8517 - Case Administrator: (206) 370-8449
Courtesy copies are required when a filing is > 50 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery within 24 hours, by hand delivery. Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for covered motions. Meet and confer required before filing most motions; declaration of conference required.
Judge Richard A. Jones's rules include page or word limits for covered filings. Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Judge Richard A. Jones' formatting rule includes trial exhibits must be pre-marked with specific format tags and exhibit tags available from clerk’s office or counsel may create conforming stickers/stamps. All trial exhibits must be pre-marked with specific format tags.
The rule requires speedy trial waiver. Speedy trial waiver (30+ days) required with trial continuance motions.
The rule requires no motions in limine. Motions in limine in trial briefs will be stricken if they could have been filed earlier.
Parties may contact Judge Richard A. Jones' chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email victoria_ericksen@wawd.uscourts.gov. Contact courtroom deputy before filing trial continuance motions.
Judge Richard A. Jones's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request, original date, number of previous requests, adversary position, and proposed new dates. Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Yes. Judge Richard A. Jones requires bundling for covered papers. All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.
All motions must be filed before pretrial motions deadline.
Multi-defendant cases require consultation before filing motions.
Contact courtroom deputy before filing trial continuance motions.
Speedy trial waiver (30+ days) required with trial continuance motions.
Motions in limine must be filed by pretrial motions deadline.
Motions in limine in trial briefs will be stricken if they could have been filed earlier.
Paper courtesy copies required for motions over 50 pages.
Chambers copy must be marked 'Courtesy Copy of Electronic Filing for Chambers.'
Meet and confer required before filing most motions; declaration of conference required.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7 for motion scheduling; improper notations may be re-noted or stricken.
Oral argument granted after briefing; Court contacts parties to schedule.
Follow Local Civil Rule 7(e) length limits; overlength motions disfavored and must be filed separately.
Courtesy copies required for admin records and docs over 50 pages; deliver to Clerk by 12 PM next business day.
Stipulated motions must be filed as “Stipulated Motion” not “Stipulation” and may not be decided on filing date.
Motions to extend deadlines must be filed well in advance; deadlines remain in effect until ruling.
Wait 45 days after noting date before inquiring about motion status; contact Victoria Ericksen.
Court prefers standard order of post-settlement dismissal when parties notify of settlement.
Court may impose deadline for stipulated dismissal if parties request alternative to standard order.
Contact Victoria Ericksen by email to request continuance of initial scheduling deadlines.
Meet and confer required before requesting continuance.
Filing written motions/stipulations for continuance is prohibited.
Dispositive motions must be filed 90 days before trial with 30-day briefing and decision periods.
Schedule modifications require extraordinary justification to shorten the 90-day period.
All trial exhibits must be pre-marked with specific format tags.
Plaintiff exhibits numbered 1+, Defendant exhibits continue numbering (no A-1, A-2), subparts need court leave.
Duplicate documents cannot be listed twice; once identified, any party may use the exhibit.
Revised exhibit lists must be emailed in Word format showing only revisions to specific email address.
Stipulated exhibits are not admitted until court formally admits them on record; typically require showing to jury.
Two sets of exhibits required in three-ring binders with numbered tabs; no plastic sleeves unless necessary.
Additional exhibits marked during trial require copies for opposing counsel, court, and witness.