Judge Samuel Chung
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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All filings
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Filings >= 500 pages
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Communication
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
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Any Working Papers over 200 pages must be submitted as hard copies in a 3-ring binder with a table of contents and tabs.
Summary: Working papers exceeding 200 pages must be submitted as hard copies in a 3-ring binder with a table of contents and tabs.
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Working Papers must conform to GR 14, must be double spaced, and use a font of 12 to 14.
Summary: Working papers must conform to GR 14, be double spaced, and use a font size between 12 and 14 points.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
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Any request for a dispositive motion hearing must be emailed to the court with all parties cc'd and include at minimum: Case number and caption in the subject line; Nature of motion; Type of hearing and date(s) requested
Summary: A dispositive motion hearing request must include the case number and caption in the subject line, the nature of the motion, and the type of hearing and date(s) requested.
Document Type
Dispositive Motion Hearing Request
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Working Papers are required for all motions.
Summary: Working Papers must be submitted with every motion.
Document Type
Motion
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Most non-dispositive motions do not require oral argument under the Civil Local Rules. You may request oral argument by noting "Oral Argument Requested" in the upper right-hand corner of the working papers. If, after reviewing all briefing, the Court determines oral argument is appropriate, the bailiff will contact the parties and set a hearing date.
Summary: Parties may request oral argument on non-dispositive motions by noting "Oral Argument Requested" in the upper right-hand corner of the working papers.
Document Type
Working Papers
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Working papers may not be delivered by email, except for stipulated orders.
The Court does not accept delivery of working papers by emailexcept for stipulated orders.
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Self-represented parties may deliver physical working copies to the judge's mailroom in C-203, clearly marked for Judge Chung.
Self-represented parties may submit physical working copies to the judge's mailroom in C-203 at the King County Superior Courthouse clearly marked for Judge Chung.
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Stipulations and agreed orders may be submitted to Judge Chung via email without prior permission.
Judge Chung will accept stipulations and agreed orders via email without prior permission.
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Parties are encouraged to deliver working papers and proposed orders in Word format through the Clerk's Office E-Working Copies service.
Parties are encouraged to use the Clerk's Office E-Working Copies service to deliver working papers and proposed orders in Word format.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
As of 9/1/2025, CR 12 motions for dismissal are decided without oral argument and the court will no longer schedule hearings on them, with the LCR 12(d) consideration timeline unchanged.
PLEASE NOTE: As of 9/1/2025, pursuant to a rule change, motions for dismissal pursuant to CR 12 are now to be heard without oral argument. The court will no longer schedule hearings on these types of motions. Please note the timeline for consideration has not changed and should be noted pursuant to LCR 12(d).
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Chambers Communication Rules
Requests for a dispositive motion hearing must be emailed to the court with all parties cc'd.
Any request for a dispositive motion hearing must be emailed to the court with all parties cc'd and include at minimum: Case number and caption in the subject line; Nature of motion; Type of hearing and date(s) requested
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Dispositive motions are heard Friday mornings, and parties should contact the court far in advance of trial to schedule one because time slots are limited.
Dispositive motions are heard on Friday mornings. Parties are encouraged to contact the court far in advance of trial to schedule a dispositive motion, as time slots are limited.
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Contact the bailiff by email for the fastest response, including if an order has not been entered within three judicial days after the noted date.
For the fastest response, please contact the bailiff by email. Judge Chung intends to decide motions within one day of the noting date. if an order has not been entered three judicial days after the noted date, please contact the bailiff.
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