Nichole N. Swennumson at a glance
- Current role
- Commissioner
- Jurisdiction
- Washington · State
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- Active
Nichole N. Swennumson
Commissioner · Spokane County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Court Commissioner 1 for the Spokane County Superior Court in Washington, appointed in 2016, with a background in family and criminal law and a strong record in probate and domestic cases.
- Pro Tem Judge: Spokane County Superior Court (2014–2016)
- Legal Practice: Associate attorney, Robert Cossey & Associates (family & criminal law, 2005–2009) Associate attorney, Law Office of Paul B. Mack (family law, 2009–2016)
- Civic Service: Intern for Spokane Neighborhood Action Programs and Center for Justice
Education
- Gonzaga University School of Law (Magna Cum Laude) — J.D. (2005)
- Eastern Washington University (Summa Cum Laude) — B.A. (2002)
Additional information
- Appointed: May 17, 2016
- She enjoys running, book clubs, and spending time with family.
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 ↗