Jennifer D. Andrews at a glance
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Jennifer D. Andrews
Judge · Pierce County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Private Practice: Partner at The Narrows Law Group (previously Andrews & Arbenz, PLLC) since 2014
- The judge for Department 12 of the Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, Washington, appointed in October 2021
- Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Kitsap County
Education
- (Honors): William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas — J.D. (2002)
- in History: Southern Utah University — B.A. (1999)
Additional information
- Appointment: Appointed by Governor Jay Inslee on October 18, 2021, following retirements of Judges Stephanie Arend and Elizabeth Martin
- focusing on civil litigation and family law
- Early Career: Goldmark Intern for the Legal Foundation of Washington; small civil practice in Bremerton
- Community Service: Board Member, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Puget Sound
- Volunteer, Habitat for Humanity
- Youth and Law Forum
- YMCA 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 ↗