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Roger Sandberg
Judge · Whitman County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- The current Whitman County Superior Court Judge in Washington, sworn in on January 3, 2025, after winning a contested election
- 17 years in private legal practice in Whitman County. 14 years as District Court Judge Pro Tem
- Public defender and partner at Esser, Sandberg & Boyd
- Served as Superior Court Commissioner before election
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Whitworth College
- Law degree from the University of Washington School of Law
Additional information
- He won a competitive race and was sworn in on January 3, 2025, by Judge Libey
- Filled in on the bench for Judge Gary Libey before running for the seat
- Sandberg ran for the open Superior Court seat after Judge Gary Libey announced retirement
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
Whitman 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 July 26, 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 ↗