Jacquelyn High-Edward at a glance
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Jacquelyn High-Edward
Judge · Spokane County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Jacquelyn M. High‐Edward is a Spokane County Superior Court judge in Washington, appointed in 2022 and re‐elected in 2023, with a career rooted in public service, legal advocacy, and community engagement
- Before becoming a judge, High‐Edward was a senior attorney at the Spokane branch of the Northwest Justice Project (2008–2018).
- Began her legal career as a law clerk for the Washington Court of Appeals, Division III (2005–2008)
- High‐Edward serves as a trial judge in Department 7 of the Spokane County Superior Court, assigned to Courtroom 408
Education
- Magna Cum Laude – Gonzaga University School of Law — J.D. (2005)
- M.A. in Criminal Justice – Washington State University (1996)
- in Political Science – Western Washington University — B.A. (1994)
Additional information
- Her current term runs until January 8, 2029.
- She was re‐elected in 2023 without appearing on the ballot, as the election was held under a nonpartisan process.
- Appointed by Governor Jay Inslee in July 2022 to replace retiring Judge Maryann Moreno.
- YWCA Sir Lancelot Leadership Award (2014)
- She has also served on multiple community boards, including the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance and Shadle Park High School Community Truancy 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
Spokane 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 ↗