Municipal Court

  1. Change to Lake Forest Park Municipal Court Hours

    The Lake Forest Park Municipal Court hours of operation are reduced temporarily. Effective immediately, the court counter and phone line will be open Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and closed between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. Read on...

  2. March Jury Trials Canceled

    March 2023 jury trials are canceled. Jurors are excused with the Court's sincere gratitude. Read on...

  3. Remote/In-Person Hybrid Court Hearings

    Effective July 11, 2022, criminal court hearings will be held both remotely and in person on Mondays and Wednesdays beginning at 9:00 AM. Read on...

  4. Photo Enforcement Infraction? Please read!

    If you have received a photo enforcement infraction, please continue reading before responding or calling the court. Read on...

Lake Forest Park Municipal Court is organized under RCW 3.50 as a limited jurisdiction court to hear misdemeanor crimes and civil infractions committed within its geographical boundaries.  

The presiding judge is appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council for a four-year term.

Judge Jennifer Johnson Grant was appointed as presiding judge on November 18, 2021 for the term January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025.

Zoom hearing

If you are scheduled for a hearing, you may receive information attached to your summons or notice with instructions to join a zoom meeting.  If you are having issues with Zoom, please inform the court clerk using the LiveChat function located on the right side of this website.  

For technical Zoom help, please click the following link:

How to Join a Zoom Hearing

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