Today, SMC is launching "From the Archives." Our 1st post takes a look at the SMC's evolution—from 1891 to our current building.Throughout the next year, we’ll highlight key moments and reflect on our people, programs, & practices. courts.seattle.gov/2026/04/02/f...
Our March newsletter is out. 👉 bit.ly/4rK6
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Domestic violence doesn’t stop with punishment alone — prevention works. In this op-ed, SMC's Judge McDowall shares what she sees & why Seattle’s Domestic Violence Intervention Project is cutting repeat violence by 63%. Read, share, and join the call to fund what works. bit.ly/3M8HPJG
SMC Magistrate Lisa Mansfield has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Seattle's Museum of Popular Culture (MoPop). She is looking forward to supporting MoPop's mission to activate the world shaping the power of pop culture thru experience, discovery & play. Congrats!
The January 2026 newsletter for subscribers to Seattle Municipal Court is available here: https://content.govdelivery.com/.../WAS.../bulletins/4047127
Our January newsletter is out! Read it by clicking the link.👇
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🚨 We’re Hiring! Join the SMC Probation Services Team 🚨
SMC is looking for a dedicated Probation Counselor 1. The person in this role will work with individuals sentenced by the court through in-custody and/or out-of-custody probation services. Apply today & help make a difference! bit.ly/4auWEQD
Fatoumata Diallo and Halima Mohamed recently wrapped up a monthslong job shadowing opportunity with Seattle Municipal Court employees. They were participants in Legal Pathways at UW-Tacoma, a new initiative funded by the Washington State Legislature. courts.seattle.gov/2025/12/22/f...
Experienced attorney? Your expertise is needed. Ever wondered what it’s like to step onto the bench—without leaving your practice behind? Serving as an on-call pro tem judge lets you make a real impact on access to justice while using the skills you’ve spent years building. bit.ly/4puUJjB
Did you know the court puts out a bimonthly newsletter to approximately 2,000 subscribers? Check out our November issue. bit.ly/4oaMY0T
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SMC's Chief Marshal, Elisa Sansalone, has retired after 20 years of service to the court. An interesting tidbit that came up during her retirement party was that she once worked in film! Listen to her talking about it in this 2017 radio story. bit.ly/47GzKlY
Yesterday, SMC's Probation Services team
was awarded a Certificate of
Appreciation at a DV Awareness Month event at
City Hall. The team was honored for showing exemplary partnership & steadfast commitment in supporting survivors of gender-based violence & their families.
SMC's Director of Equity & Engagement Victoria Moreland & HR Manager Aminah Long were honored last week at the Seattle Management Association Awards. Aminah was recognized as an emerging leader and Victoria was recognized for her work in race and social justice work. Congratulations! 🎉
Yesterday, the Seattle Municipal Court welcomed Washington State lawmakers to the courthouse for the annual “You’ve Been Served” event, an initiative designed to strengthen relationships between the judicial and legislative branches of government. bit.ly/4o6UBGk
Yesterday, 19 students from Garfield High School were sworn in by SMC Judge Catherine McDowall to begin their duties at Seattle Youth Traffic Court. Additionally, she thanked them for their civic engagement and service to community. bit.ly/3KYQT2N
Last Friday, about 100 people in need of Seattle or King County services stopped by SMC’s Community Resource Day. SMC staff helped attendees set up payment plans for Seattle traffic tickets, as well as address outstanding warrants. 45 vendors also took part in the event. bit.ly/3Viq4Zj
Watch SMC Presiding Judge Anita Crawford-Willis & Court Administrator Josh Sattler provide testimony in support of CB 121064 that amends Section 3.33.140 of the Seattle Municipal Code to support the state law change that removes the residency requirement for SMC pro tem judges. bit.ly/4pgWD7L
SMC's Director of Equity & Engagement Victoria Moreland recently went on Seattle Medium's Rhythm & News podcast to talk about the court's Community Resource Day, taking place from 10 AM-3 PM this Friday, 9/12, at the Rainier Community Center. Tune in & learn more. 👇
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SMC's Presiding Judge Anita Crawford-Willis & Court Administrator Josh Sattler are attending the National Association of Presiding Judges and Court Executive Officers (NAPCO) and Washington Courts' 9th Annual Trial Court Leadership Academy and Conference this week in Bellevue. bit.ly/4mnMG6r
Help us spread the word! SMC is hosting a Community Resource Day on 9/12/25. This year, SMC is focused on welcoming new support providers & expanding outreach to diverse communities most impacted by systemic inequities by leveraging multilingual & culturally relevant media platforms. bit.ly/45eAizI
SMC is hiring a FT Admin Specialist II! The person hired for this role will be responsible for scheduling spoken and sign language interpreters as well as other language access services (e.g., CART, lip readers) for participants in the judicial proceedings at the court. bit.ly/4fJrPs5
An intern poses with SMC Presiding Judge Crawford-Willis while on a court visit to learn more about Seattle Municipal Court.
Lilyanna McDade (left), shown with SMC Presiding Judge Anita Crawford-Willis, spent time at the court this week as part of her internship with the City of Seattle. Lilyanna has an associate's degree in criminal justice from Bellevue College & will be attending Seattle University this fall.
SMC is hiring a court cashier who will work directly with customers to process payments & schedule hearings. Court cashiers also review exception reports, research transactions in the court’s information system, & file documents. bit.ly/3TZOciR
Save the date and help spread the word! SMC has secured a location for our next Community Resource Day. The event is planned for 10 AM-3 PM on Friday, Sept. 12, at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S. in Seattle. For more information: bit.ly/3GRugf2