Heidi L. Heywood at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Jurisdiction
- Washington · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Heidi L. Heywood
Biography
Professional career
- Private Practice: Owner, Heidi Heywood, PLLC (2003–2020)
- Prosecution: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Wahkiakum County (1995–1998)
- Earlier Roles: Intern for Wahkiakum County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (1993–1995)
- The Presiding Judge of Wahkiakum County District Court and Judge Pro Tem for Pacific and Wahkiakum Superior Courts, with a career spanning public service, private practice, and prosecutorial work
Education
- University of Washington School of Law — J.D. (1995)
- in English, Brigham Young University, Cum Laude — B.A. (1988)
Additional information
- Judge Pro Tem / Commissioner for Pacific and Wahkiakum Superior Courts since 2005 Handles domestic relations calendars, family law motions, informal trials, and other assigned cases.
- As of August 2026, Judge Heywood has presided over multiple active divorce and separation cases in Wahkiakum County, including In Re the Marriage of Tammy Elaine Green and Matthew Jerald Green and In Re the Marriage of Caroline Rex and Patrick Crosley.
- Presiding Judge, Wahkiakum County District Court (appointed 2017, replacing Hon. William J. Faubion) Jurisdiction includes misdemeanor crimes, protection orders, civil claims up to $100,000, traffic infractions, small claims, and name changes.
- Jim Kolbe (1987).
- focusing on family law, trusts/estates, business issues, and criminal defense.
- handling misdemeanors, felonies, child support enforcement, and civil legal advice.
- Notable activities: Client Counseling Competition winner, Mediation Clinic, Congressional Internship with Rep.
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
Wahkiakum County - District 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 ↗