Andrea K. Robertson at a glance
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- Judge
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- Washington · State
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Andrea K. Robertson
Judge · King County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Her practice included criminal defense, domestic violence cases, harassment protection orders, and complex civil class action lawsuits
Education
- Degrees from Eastern Washington University and the University of Washington School of Law.
Additional information
- She successfully retained her seat in 2021 by running unopposed, continuing her service to King County’s judiciary.
- Appointed to the King County Superior Court by Governor Jay Inslee and was sworn in on December 31, 2020.
- representing over 1,500 clients and serving as sole counsel in more than 50 jury trials.
- During law school, she received awards for mock trial and appellate advocacy, participated in clinical mediation training, and taught in the Street Law Program, educating youth about legal careers.
- She is also a graduate of the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College and has lectured extensively on trial techniques, jury selection, and effective communication with jurors.
- Before joining the bench, Judge Robertson had 22 years of trial practice, beginning at the Snohomish County Public Defender Association and later in private criminal defense.
- She co-owned Robertson Law for 10 years
- She has argued cases at all levels of Washington State courts, including the Washington Supreme Court.
- Outside the courtroom, Judge Robertson has been an ensemble member and performer with the improvisational theater company Unexpected Productions for over 15 years, reflecting her interest in communication and performance skills.
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Recording and broadcasting
Statewide
Washington GR 16 allows video recording, audio recording, and still photography by the news media in courtrooms only after the judge has expressly granted permission.
Video and audio recording and still photography by the news media are allowed in the courtroom during and between sessions, provided (1) that permission shall have first been expressly granted by the judgeWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Statewide
If a Washington judge limits courtroom photography or recording, GR 16 requires particularized findings on the record and treats open access as presumed.
Open access is presumed; limitations on access must be supported by reasons found by the judge to be sufficiently compelling to outweigh that presumptionWashington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
King County - Superior Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
Identity source checked July 26, 2026.
Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
Statewide source · PDF · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗