Judge Wyman Yip
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Working Copy, Chambers Copy
- After Filing
All filings
Court-wide- Chambers Drop Off
Deposition Designations
Court-wide- Email • As Directed In Pretrial Order
Filings >= 500 pages
Court-wide- Hand Delivery
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
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Per KCLCR 7(b)(4)(C), if a party would like to request oral argument for a matter typically handled without oral argument, the motion should be noted pursuant to the applicable court rules and paperwork should include in the upper right-hand corner "Oral Argument Requested." If, after reviewing all briefing, the Court determines oral argument is appropriate, the Bailiff will contact the parties and set a mutually acceptable time for oral argument.
Summary: To request oral argument on a matter typically decided without argument, the motion paperwork must include "Oral Argument Requested" in the upper right-hand corner, and if the Court finds argument appropriate the Bailiff will contact the parties to set a mutually acceptable time.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All court documents must first be filed with the Superior Court Clerk's Office; working copies submitted to the judge are not official copies.
Working copies are not the official copies of any court documents. All court documents must first be filed with the Superior Court Clerk's Office.
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Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Working Copies
The Court prefers paperless working copies and encourages use of the Clerk's Office e-working copies service.
As to working copies, Judge Yip's court prefers being paperless and encourages the use of the Clerk's Office e-working copies service.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
If not using e-working copies, parties may submit hardcopies in person to the courtroom or via US mail, or may email working copies to the Court only with prior permission.
If a party elects not to use e-working copies, you may either: Submit hardcopies in person to the courtroom or via US mail to the address above; or Request permission to email working copies to the Court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Emails to the Court must be sent to the courtroom email address (Yip.Court@kingcounty.gov), and the judge's individual email may not be used absent express invitation.
All emails to the Court are to be sent to the courtroom e-mail address above. Absent express invitation by the judge, the judge's individual email address is not to be used.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Communication Prohibited
Most civil motions are handled without oral argument; motions requiring argument are typically heard on Fridays, and parties must email the Court to schedule, including case name/cause number in the subject line, counsel contact information, and the nature of the hearing.
Per KCLCR 7, and 98.22 (Minor Guardianship) most civil motions are handled without oral argument. Motions requiring oral argument are typically heard on Fridays. To set a hearing for oral argument, you must email the Court to schedule a time on the Court's calendar. Your email must include: Case name and cause number in the subject line; Names, phone numbers, and email addresses of all counsel/parties; Nature of hearing.
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Page 1 | Hearing Requests
All substantive communications with the Court, including email, must clearly include opposing party or counsel (no ex parte communication).
All substantive communications with the Court, including email communication, must clearly include opposing party/counsel.
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Page 1 | Ex Parte Communication Prohibited
For hearings involving multiple parties or complex motions, the request must be communicated at the time the hearing is scheduled.
On hearings involving multiple parties or complex motions; however, this request must be communicated at the time of scheduling the hearing.
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Page 1 | Hearing Requests
Parties must notify the Court immediately if the case settles or a motion needs to be stricken.
Please notify the Court immediately if your case settles or you need to strike a motion.
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Parties requesting a court reporter for a hearing or trial must notify the bailiff as soon as possible.
If the parties are requesting a court reporter for a hearing/trial, please notify the bailiff as soon as possible.
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Page 1 | Digitally Recorded Courtroom
Parties without email access may call the courtroom by phone instead.
If you do not have access to email, please call the above number.
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