Angelica Williams at a glance
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Angelica Williams
Judge · Pierce County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Pierce County Superior Court’s Department 20 in Tacoma, Washington, appointed in April 2022
- Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Washington (2019–2022), serving in the Terrorism–Violent Crime Unit
- Pierce County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (2007–2019)
- Benton County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney (2005–2007)
Education
- University of Washington School of Law — J.D. (2005)
- Political Science, University of California, Berkeley — B.A. (2001)
Additional information
- Washington Children’s Justice Task Force member (2018–2019)
- Special Assault Unit Team Chief (2016–2019) — handled murder, sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse cases
- Judge Williams’ extensive trial experience, especially in serious violent and child abuse cases, and her work in child abuse policy have shaped her judicial approach.
- She emphasizes fairness, integrity, and collaboration with all litigants.
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
Pierce 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 ↗