Washington Courts: Press Release Detail

Court of Appeals Division II Moves to New Location in Tacoma January 1st

Division II of Washington State’s Court of Appeals will move from its current location in downtown Tacoma’s historic Rhodes Department Store to a new location at 909 A Street in Tacoma on January 1, 2021.

While closed to the public by emergency order until March 31^st due to COVID-19, all work of the court has continued throughout the pandemic, including hearing of oral arguments broadcast via TVW, Washington’s public affairs network. Starting in January, judicial offices and administrative staff will continue the business of the court at their new location, utilizing phone, email, mail and other avenues not requiring physical entry for the general public.

Moving during a pandemic has presented its challenges. Despite this, Chief Judge Linda CJ Lee relayed, “Our Court is very excited about this new location because it will allow the court to work more efficiently and better serve the public.”

NEW LOCATION:
909 A Street, Suite 200
Tacoma, WA 98402

PHONE: 253-593-2970
FAX: 253-593-2806

EMAIL: coa2@courts.wa.gov

In 2019, Washington’s Court of Appeals celebrated its 50^th Anniversary. For further information on the history of the court, visit http://www.courts.wa.gov/appellate_trial_courts/coa50. Other locations of the appellate court are based in Seattle (Division I) and Spokane (Division III).