John S. Ziobro at a glance
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John S. Ziobro
Judge · Benton County - District Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge on the Benton County District Court in Washington, appointed in 2017 and currently serving as Position 4 on the bench until the end of 2026
- He has also held the role of Presiding Judge of the Benton County District Court
Education
- Seattle University School of Law — J.D. (1995)
- in Political Science — Washington State University — B.A. (1989)
Additional information
- Appointment: March 28, 2017, by the Benton County Commission
- Before joining the bench, Ziobro held the role of Kennewick City Attorney from 1999 to 2007.
- focusing on land use and business cases at Telquist Ziobro McMillen Clare, PLLC.
- As a District Court judge, Ziobro presides over a variety of civil cases, including unlawful detainer, torts, and business disputes.
- He then practiced law in private litigation
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
Benton 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 ↗