Tyson R. Hill at a glance
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Tyson R. Hill
Judge · Court of Appeals - Division III
Biography
Professional career
- Nonpartisan judge for Washington Court of Appeals Division III, District 2, appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson on November 19, 2025, to take office January 1, 2026, succeeding George Fearing
- Grant County Superior Court Judge (2021–2025), appointed by Governor Jay Inslee; also held the role of presiding judge and on SCJA committees including Rural Courts and Ethics
- Grant County District Court Judge (2013–2021), elected in 2014 and 2018
- Clerkship for Washington State Supreme Court Justice James M. Johnson
Education
- University of Washington School of Law — 2008
- Brigham Young University — B.A.
Additional information
- Washington State Courts - Members of the Court of Appeals Div III Bio - Judge Tyson R. Hill Get Email Updates | FAQs & eService Center Forms Court Directory Opinions Rules Courts Programs & Organizations Resources Courts Home > Courts > Court of Appeals: Members Judge Tyson R. Hill Judge Tyson Hill joined the court of appeals on January 1, 2026, after being appointed by Governor Bob Ferguson
- Grant County Prosecutor’s Office (4 years) as felony deputy prosecutor and lead appellate attorney, arguing before Division III and the Washington State Supreme Court
- Official bio: Washington State Courts — Judge Tyson R. Hill
- Appointment: By Governor Bob Ferguson, effective Jan
- Election: Running in a special general election on Nov
- Hill expressed gratitude and said he looks forward to “transitioning from a referee on the field to a replay official in the booth
- Other roles: Civil Service Commission member, Washington State Association of Prosecuting Attorneys Appellate Committee, District and Municipal Judge’s Association Board of Governors
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
Court of Appeals - Division III
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 ↗