Find Court Records in Lynnwood

Lynnwood court records come from two main sources: Lynnwood Municipal Court for city-level cases and Snohomish County Superior Court for felonies and family law. If you are trying to look up a case from Lynnwood, the free statewide Washington Courts Name and Case Search covers both courts and lets you search by name or case number at no cost. For certified copies or full case files, you will need to contact the specific court that handled the case. This guide covers what each court handles, where they are located, and how to request records from each one.

Lynnwood Municipal Court

Lynnwood Municipal Court handles misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and parking violations for city residents. The court conducts arraignments, pretrial hearings, bench trials, and jury trials. It is a court of limited jurisdiction, which means it does not hear felonies, civil suits over $100,000, or family law matters. Those cases go up to Snohomish County Superior Court.

The court is located at 19321 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036. Phone: 425-670-5100. Court Support Services can be reached at (425) 670-5131. Fax: (425) 774-7039. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; the court is closed on weekends. For jury duty updates, call (425) 670-5529 for recorded information. Interpreter services and ADA accommodations are available upon request.

Presiding Judge Valerie Bouffiou and Court Commissioner Robert K. Grant currently serve the court. All case types move through this court before anything escalates to the county level. If you received a citation or were charged with a misdemeanor in Lynnwood, your case records are at this court.

Note: If you need copies of court records from Lynnwood Municipal Court, call the court at 425-670-5100 before submitting a written request.

Requesting Lynnwood Court Records

The City of Lynnwood uses GovQA as its public records request portal for general city records. For court records specifically, the process is a bit different. You should contact Lynnwood Municipal Court directly at 425-670-5100. Court records are governed by Washington State General Rule 31, which sets different standards than the Public Records Act that applies to other city documents.

For non-court city records, you can search GovQA to see if someone already requested the same documents. If the records are not already posted, submit a new request. City staff will confirm receipt and let you know how long it will take to compile the records. The city's policy is to handle all requests uniformly and promptly.

Washington court rules do not require you to state why you want records. Most publicly filed case records are open. Some files may be sealed by court order, and certain categories like juvenile records have additional restrictions. Ask the clerk if a file has any sealing orders before assuming everything is available.

The right of access to Lynnwood court records flows from General Rule 31, not from RCW 42.56. Both provide access rights, but court records follow the court rule framework.

Snohomish County Courts Serving Lynnwood

Snohomish County Superior Court handles felonies, family law, probate, guardianship, and civil cases over $100,000 for Lynnwood residents. The Clerk's Office is at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, M/S 605, Everett, WA 98201. Phone: 425-388-3466. This office maintains the official records for all Superior Court cases and provides certified copies of filings and judgments.

Electronic access to Snohomish County Superior Court records is available through the Access Court Records page and through the statewide Odyssey Portal. Audio recordings of hearings cost $25 per hearing date. Certified copies run $5 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Public access terminals at the courthouse in Everett are free to use during business hours.

Snohomish County District Court South Division is at 20520 68th Avenue W, Lynnwood, WA 98036, phone 425-744-6800. This division handles civil and criminal matters for unincorporated Snohomish County areas and processes certain case types that go beyond what municipal court handles. Small claims up to the state limit can be filed here.

For cases that require a more detailed search, the Washington State Digital Archives holds older Snohomish County court records that may not appear in current online systems.

Online Search Tools for Lynnwood Cases

The statewide Washington Courts Name and Case Search covers Lynnwood Municipal Court and Snohomish County District and Superior Court cases. It is free and updates every day at 3:00 a.m. You can search by party name or case number. Results include case summaries, docket entries, and scheduled hearing dates.

This tool is a good starting point. But it does not show case documents. You get the summary, not the file. To read the actual filings or get a certified copy of a judgment, you need to go to the clerk or submit a formal request. The Odyssey Portal offers slightly more detail for Superior Court cases, including access to some scanned documents for newer filings.

Tips for better search results:

• Use the full legal name, not a nickname or common shortening
• Enter an approximate filing year to narrow results
• Try alternate spellings if the name is uncommon
• Use the case number if you already have it

If the statewide search does not return what you need, try the Odyssey Portal or contact the specific court clerk directly. Older records from before electronic filing began may require a direct request to the court or a search of the Digital Archives.

Snohomish County Court Records

Lynnwood is in Snohomish County. Felony cases, family law, and probate matters for Lynnwood residents go through the Snohomish County courts in Everett. For a full breakdown of county court resources and record access options, visit the Snohomish County court records page.

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Nearby Cities

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