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
- Review of DHS credible-fear and reasonable-fear decisions
- 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 go ahead without an interpreter if you need one: the court provides a free interpreter if your English is not strong enough to fully understand and take part in the hearing.
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: 2026-10-10.
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, 2026-09-25)
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 |
| Jackson Beach (BJA) | see EOIR’s list | 2820 755 9815 |
| Shane Johnson (SEJ) | Join hearing | 199 850 9237 |
| 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 |
| Matthew Davidhizar (MAD) | Join hearing | 2819 257 5629 |
| Tammy Fitting (TLF) | Join hearing | 199 389 6019 |
| Charles Floyd (CNF) | Join hearing | 199 551 6656 |
| John Odell (JCO) | Join hearing | 199 595 6691 |
| Joshua D. Rosen (JOR) | Join hearing | 2829 213 1350 |
| Traci Winder (TIW) | Join hearing | 2829 380 8961 |
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 any part of an internet-based hearing is strictly 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 fees apply to EOIR filings postmarked on or after 2026-02-01 (FR 2026-01012), and DOJ’s own EOIR fee rule took effect 2026-06-11 (FR 2026-11692); FY2027 amounts apply to filings on or after 2026-10-01 (FR 2026-17146) — 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.