Wyman Yip at a glance
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Wyman Yip
Judge · King County - Superior Court
Biography
Professional career
- Prior to his appointment, Yip worked for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office since 1998, serving as Criminal Division Assistant Chief Deputy and co-chairing the violent and economic crimes unit.
- Appointed to the King County Superior Court by Governor Jay Inslee on December 1, 2022, to replace Judge Mafé Rajul
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University and his law degree from Lewis and Clark Law School.
Additional information
- Judge Yip’s current term began in 2022 and is set to end on January 9, 2029.
- He won re-election in the 2024 primary election, which was canceled, allowing him to retain his seat without appearing on the ballot.
- Sworn in on January 9, 2023, by Presiding Judge Patrick Oishi.
- handling homicide cases.
- Judge Yip serves in Department 35 at the King County Superior Court, located at the Clark Children and Family Justice Center in Seattle, Washington.
- Most civil motions are handled without oral argument, though motions requiring oral argument are typically scheduled on Fridays.
- Outside the courtroom, Judge Yip has been active in youth sports for over 15 years, coaching basketball and baseball teams.
- He also worked on the Most Dangerous Offenders Project
- Judge Yip brings extensive jury trial experience to the bench, with over two decades of handling complex criminal cases, and is recognized for his commitment to justice and public service.
- His courtroom number is 4C, and his bailiff is Sam Luikens.
- He primarily handles dependency and minor guardianship cases, and all substantive communications with the court must include opposing counsel.
- He is also a member of the West Seattle Timebank, a volunteer community network.
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
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Biography sources checked October 11, 2026.
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster
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View Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts official judicial roster ↗Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media
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View Washington GR 16, Courtroom Photography and Recording by the News Media ↗