Judge Daniel York- Superior Court

• Courtroom Number: 4D
• Bailiff: Sonita Soun
• Department: 32
• Assignment: Unified Family Court

 

Biography

Judge York was appointed to the King County Superior Court bench by Governor Ferguson in 2026. 

Prior to his appointment, Judge York worked as a Family Law attorney with over 15 years of experience.  Judge York also acted as a Pro Tem Family Law Commissioner prior to taking the bench and as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University.  Judge York is the former Chair of the King County Bar Association’s Family Law Section.  For the first 11 years of his career, Judge York helped found a firm that provided sliding fee scale representation to assist in access to justice in Family Law and domestic violence cases.  Prior to appointment, Judge York was a Partner at Wechsler Becker, LLP and was recognized by both the Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers publications. 

Judge York is a Marine and Iraq War veteran.  He serves on the Family Law Committee and the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee of the King County Superior Court.  Judge York is assigned to the Unified Family Court (UFC). 

How to Contact

 
Please contact the court via email to the bailiff and allow for 24-48 hours for response. 

Scheduling

Department 32 conducts trials Monday through Thursday.  Hearings with oral argument are subject to the court’s availability. 

Email Judge York’s bailiff to schedule motions requiring oral argument.  Include the case name, number, and name of opposing counsel, and any deadlines that may be approaching if time sensitive and applicable.  Motions with oral argument must be confirmed by the bailiff. 

Motions without oral argument may be noted in compliance with the KCLRs notice requirements.  Motions without oral argument do not require confirmation. 

Ex parte contact is not permitted, and the other party or counsel must be copied on any communications sent to the court. 

Signed stipulated orders may be emailed to the court’s bailiff for consideration in Word format. 

If unsure whether a motion is with or without oral argument or whether Judge York is the appropriate judicial officer to hear the request, please consult LCR 7 and LFLR 5 prior to filing or contacting the court. 

Department 32 is a paperless court.  Please submit all working copies through e-working copies.  Parties must submit a Word version of all proposed orders.  You may submit your proposed order via the e-filing portal by using the e-working copies application, or by email to york.court@kingcounty.gov.