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Evan P. Jones
Judge · Whatcom County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Whatcom County Superior Court in Washington, elected in 2020, with a background in public service, prosecution, and legal advocacy
- held the role of judge pro tempore in Bellingham Municipal Court (2012–2013)
- Joined the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office as deputy prosecuting attorney (2010–2012)
- held a position as assistant city attorney for the Bellingham City Attorney’s Office (2008–2010)
- Returned to the Prosecuting Attorney’s Office until his election
- Judges are supported by judicial assistants and court clerks, and cases are assigned by the Presiding Judge
Education
- B.A. in Economics from Western Washington University (2005) and a J.D. from Seattle University School of Law (2008).
Additional information
- Election: Elected to the bench on November 3, 2020 via nonpartisan election
- Whatcom County Superior Court handles a wide range of cases, including probate, guardianships, civil matters, family law, and criminal cases.
- Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Services Board
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
Whatcom 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 ↗