Brandon L. Johnson at a glance
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Brandon L. Johnson
Biography
Professional career
- Before his election, Johnson served as a Pro Tem Judge at the Walla Walla County Superior Court since 2016
- He maintained a solo legal practice specializing in complex litigation and family law, and has also worked as a mediator and arbitrator since 2015
- The Presiding Judge of Department I at the Walla Walla County Superior Court in Washington, elected in 2020 to fill a vacancy created by the retirement of Hon. John W. Lohrmann
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law — J.D. (2000)
- B.A. in Criminal Justice — Washington State University (1997)
Additional information
- Election: Elected in November 2020; term through December 31, 2028
- Past President of the Walla Walla County Bar Association and has been recognized as Pro Bono Attorney of the Year by the Bar Association and BMAC in 2009
- Former board member of Liberty Christian School
- Former board member of SOS Health Services of Walla Walla
- Recent cases under his jurisdiction include family matters (divorce, child support) and property disputes, such as unlawful detainer cases
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
Walla Walla 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
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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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 ↗