William L. Dixon V at a glance
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William L. Dixon V
Judge · King County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Judge Dixon officially took office on July 2, 2023, and his current term is set to end on January 9, 2029
- Appointed to the King County Superior Court by Governor Jay Inslee to fill the vacancy left by Judge Judith Ramseyer, who retired on July 1, 2023
Education
- Bachelor's degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the University of Washington School of Law.
Additional information
- His legal practice has been recognized for its commitment to diversity and community service, earning him the Carl Maxey Award from the Washington State Association for Justice in 2019.
- He began his legal career in 1996 and has extensive experience as a civil litigator, particularly in personal injury law, including cases of medical malpractice, employment discrimination, and products liability.
- Judge Dixon has been actively involved in the legal community, serving in leadership roles with the Washington State Bar Association and the King County Bar Association.
- Before his appointment, Judge Dixon founded and managed Dixon Law Firm, PLLC, a personal injury firm in Seattle, where he represented clients in various complex litigation matters.
- He has also volunteered as a youth football coach, demonstrating his commitment to community engagement beyond the courtroom.
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
King 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 ↗