Ingrid McLeod at a glance
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Ingrid McLeod
Judge · Pierce County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- The Judge for Department 15 of the Pierce County Superior Court in Washington, elected in November 2024 and officially sworn in on January 13, 2025
- Law Clerk to Chief Judge Lisa Worswick, Washington State Court of Appeals, Division II (2011–2012)
- Shareholder & Attorney at Davies Pearson, P.C
- In summary: Judge Ingrid McLeod is a highly experienced legal professional with a background in litigation, guardianship law, and judicial service, now serving as a judge in Pierce County’s Department 15, with a strong record of community and professional involvement
Education
- Seattle University School of Law, cum laude — J.D. (2011)
- French Language and Civilization, New York University — M.A. (2004)
- French and European Studies, University of Washington — B.A. (2001)
Additional information
- focusing on probate, guardianship, fiduciary litigation, civil/commercial litigation, and appellate advocacy
- YMCA Youth and Government Mock Trial Judge
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 ↗