Jeanette A. Lineberry at a glance
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Jeanette A. Lineberry
Judge · Pierce County - District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge of the Pierce County District Court in Washington, elected in 2014, with a background in public service, legal advocacy, and private practice
- Judge, Pierce County District Court (Washington) — elected in 2014, serving a four‐year term
- Attorney with the Northwest Justice Project (2013–2014)
- Attorney for the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (2010–2014), assisting domestic violence victims.
- Private practice at Lineberry Law Firm PLLC (2007–2014) and Lineberry Kenney PLLC (2006–2010)
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Pierce County (1999–2006)
- Former Judge pro tempore for Pierce County District Court and Lakewood Municipal Court
- Also held the role of Presiding Judge of the District Court during her tenure
Education
- in Political Science, University of Washington (cum laude) — B.A.
- Seattle University School of Law (cum laude) — J.D.
Additional information
- City Prosecutor for the City of Black Diamond (2007–2008).
- Mentor for the high school senior judicial externship program.
- Former member of the Crystal Judson Family Justice Center Fund Development Committee and the Superior Court Commission.
- Supporter of Tacoma Community College, Tacoma Art Museum, and Lawyers Helping Hungry Children.
- At the time of her election, she and her husband, Doug, a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army National Guard, lived in Gig Harbor, WA, and are the parents of two daughters.
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 - 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 ↗