Daniel Taylor York at a glance
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Daniel Taylor York
Judge · King County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge of Department 32 (Unified Family Court) of the King County Superior Court in Washington, appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson on January 8, 2026, to replace Judge LeRoy McCullough.
- Was Partner at Wechsler Becker, LLP in Seattle, recognized by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers
- Governor Ferguson praised his commitment to justice and noted his exceptional work for Washingtonians
- held the role of adjunct professor at Seattle University School of Law for about four years
Education
- B.A. from Texas Tech University, a J.D. from the University of Houston, and completed master’s-level mental health counseling coursework at St. Mary’s University.
Additional information
- York’s appointment makes him the only U.S. Marine Corps veteran on the King County bench.
- Court’s Family Law Committee and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
- handling family law and domestic violence matters.
- Helped found a firm offering sliding-scale fees to improve access to justice in family law and domestic violence cases.
- Provided reduced-rate representation for domestic violence survivors for more than 8 years.
- Was Chair of the King County Bar Association’s Family Law Section.
- York has stated that his experience working with families in difficult circumstances and his military service have prepared him for the judicial role.
- held the role of Family Law Commissioner Pro Tem in King County.
- His caseload is in the Unified Family Court (UFC)
- York is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq and Kuwait.
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 ↗