Richard T. Okrent at a glance
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Richard T. Okrent
Biography
Professional career
- Superior Court Judge for Snohomish County, Washington, appointed by Governor Christine Gregoire on January 18, 2011
- Associate at the Law Offices of David Kastle (1991–2005)
- Deputy prosecuting attorney for Island County and Snohomish County Prosecuting Attorney’s Offices (1986–1991)
- Law Clerk: Annie D. Wu
Education
- University of Puget Sound School of Law (now Seattle University) — J.D. (1986)
- University of California, Los Angeles — M.A. (1981)
- University of Washington — B.A. (1978)
Additional information
- Appointed to the bench by former Washington Governor Christine Gregoire in 2011.
- Partner in the Law Office of Okrent & Wogsland (2005–2010) He was also president of the Snohomish County Bar Association.
- Okrent’s legal career spans public prosecution, private practice, and judicial service.
- Email: judge@
- Court Reporter: Johanna Rau
- He has also lectured on Jewish history, culture, ancient history, and the Indian Child Welfare Act.
- He is married to Rita, lives in Lynnwood, WA, and has four adult children and one grandchild.
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
Snohomish 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 ↗