Supreme Court Clerk's Office

The Supreme Court Clerk's Office in the Temple of Justice is now open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Supreme Court oral argument days, the office will be open to the public from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Supreme Court Clerk's Office will be open for assistance via phone and email from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

About the Office

The Supreme Court Clerk's Office is a user friendly office. We understand that supreme court procedure is unique, so we do our best to help users through the process. If you have questions, we invite you to call us at (360) 357 2077 or send us an e-mail at Supreme@courts.wa.gov.

The primary mission of this office is to support the court's judicial functions. We do this by applying the Rules of Appellate Procedure (RAP) to the cases as they are processed. The purpose of the rules is to provide a fair process that allows the court to decide the cases promptly and justly.

• Frequently Asked Questions

Supreme Court Clerk

Sarah R. Pendleton was sworn in to office as the Washington Supreme Court Clerk on February 11, 2025. She is the 12th Clerk in state history, and as an Asian American, will be the first person of color to serve in the role. Sarah joined the Court in July 2021 as deputy Supreme Court clerk. Prior to that, she served as chief of contracts and legal services for the state Department of Social and Health Services, and in other contracts positions with DSHS. She studied international relations at the University of Washington and graduated from Seattle University School of Law.

Contact Information

• (360) 357 2077
• supreme@courts.wa.gov

The Supreme Court now offers Language Link as a resource for members of the public with limited English proficiency. If you have a question related to the Supreme Court please contact our office via email or via phone for assistance. The Supreme Court receptionist can help you get connected with an interpreter at no cost to you.

Electronic Filing

• Web Portal
  As of July 3, 2017, fax and email filing is not available. You must file using
  this web portal.