Immigration courts in Washington
Immigration Courts are part of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) within Department of Justice. They handle:
- Removal proceedings (deportation cases)
- Defensive asylum (when in removal)
- Cancellation of removal
- Some USCIS decision appeals
- Bond hearings (for detained)
Immigration courts in Washington (real EOIR data)
The following are EOIR (Executive Office for Immigration Review) courts operating in Washington. Data verified from justice.gov as of 2026-05-25.
Seattle Immigration Court
City: Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 206-342-7200
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
Tacoma Immigration Court
Address: 1623 East J Street, Suite 3
City: Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: 253-779-6020
Official source: justice.gov/eoir
What to expect at first hearing (Master Calendar Hearing)
- Arrive early (security takes time)
- Bring full file and ID
- If no attorney: judge will ask how you’ll proceed. Can continue the case to give you time to find legal representation; EOIR publishes no standard length for that continuance.
- If you have attorney: attorney speaks for you in most proceedings.
- Don’t speak English without interpreter: you have right to free interpreter (court-provided) if English isn’t your native language.
If detained
- Visit detained person ASAP: detention center rules apply
- Pay bond if eligible: a delivery bond is at least $1,500 under 8 U.S.C. §1226(a)(2)(A); that is a floor and the statute sets no maximum — see immigration bonds
- Find representation immediately: detained cases have shorter deadlines
How to find pro bono or low-cost attorney in Washington
Related information
Official source: EOIR Immigration Court Listings
Last verified: 2026-08-11.
General procedural information for educational purposes. Not legal, tax, or immigration advice. Laws and fees change — verify with the issuing agency before taking action. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney or other appropriate professional.
Internet-based hearings + telephonic access (EOIR-verified, 2026-05-26)
The following EOIR judges in Washington publish Webex links for internet-based hearings + telephonic dial-in access codes. Telephonic hearings: dial 1-415-527-5035, then enter the access code for your judge.
Verify before each hearing — links and codes change. Source: justice.gov/eoir/find-immigration-court-and-access-internet-based-hearings.
Seattle Immigration Court
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Theresa Scala (TSC) | Join hearing | 199 633 9047 |
| David Evans (DDE) | Join hearing | 199 394 6735 |
| Shane Johnson (SEJ) | Join hearing | 199 850 9237 |
| Robert McSeveney (RBM) | Join hearing | 199 358 5271 |
| Drew T. Nishiyama (DTN) | see EOIR’s list | 2831 975 7881 |
| Brett Parchert (BP1) | Join hearing | 199 624 7658 |
| Kenneth Sogabe (KSS) | Join hearing | 199 653 2781 |
| Michael Tisocco (MIT) | Join hearing | 2762 089 3676 |
| Hayden Windrow (HEW) | Join hearing | 199 377 1391 |
Tacoma Immigration Court
| Judge Name | Internet-Based Hearing Link | Access Code (Telephonic)* |
|---|---|---|
| ACIJ Theresa Scala (TSC) | Join hearing | 199 633 9047 |
| Tammy Fitting (TLF) | Join hearing | 199 389 6019 |
| Charles Floyd (CNF) | Join hearing | 199 551 6656 |
| John Odell (JCO) | Join hearing | 199 595 6691 |
| Ferdinand Lugo Ortiz (FJO) | see EOIR’s list | 2828 047 6184 |
| Joshua D. Rosen (JOR) | Join hearing | 2829 213 1350 |
| Traci Winder (TIW) | see EOIR’s list | 2822 512 4650 |
Important: If you don’t have a representative of record, your default hearing medium is in-person regardless of any link above. Photographing or recording an internet-based hearing without permission is prohibited.
Related procedural information
- Find legal aid (pro bono attorneys) by state — pro bono lists per court
- Find an immigration attorney — AILA, BIA-recognized providers
- USCIS Form I-589 — Asylum Application — defensive asylum in immigration court
- Know Your Rights — ICE encounters — what to do if arrested
- Consulate of your country in the US — consular protection during proceedings
EOIR case context (2025-2026)
Key lines stay here: hearing dates via the EOIR automated line 1-800-898-7180 (24/7, English/Spanish); H.R.1 / OBBBA has applied fees to some EOIR filings since 2026-05-29 — verify at justice.gov/eoir before filing. The national EOIR context — the pending-caseload figure from EOIR’s own statistics, the H.R.1 / OBBBA court fees, the 1996 laws and key Supreme Court rulings, and the hearing hotline and free-representation contacts — is maintained once, on the immigration courts by state hub.