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Superior Court
About Contact Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including... more » Superior Court Law & Justice Center, 4th Floor 345 West Main Street Chehalis, WA, 98532 (360) 740-1333 Contact Superior Court News Free Legal Clinics - April/May/June, 2026 Superior Court | April 01, 2026 Free Legal Clinics - Winter 2026 Superior Court | January 13, 2026 Administrative Office of the Courts Launches New Webpage to Aid Litigants Without Lawyers Superior Court | December 02, 2025 Free Legal …
Superior Court - Jan. 23, 2019, 4:12 p.m.
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About Lewis County Superior Court
Lewis County Superior Court is a state trial court of general jurisdiction situated in Lewis County. This court has state-wide jurisdiction and hears major criminal matters (felonies), civil cases including cases involving real property, domestic relations matters, appeals from lower courts (Lewis County District and Municipal Courts), and appeals from state administrative agencies. Superior Court also has jurisdiction in adoption, probate and competency cases.Juvenile Court is a department of Superior Court and hears juvenile offender matters as well as child dependency cases. Juvenile Court also operates a juvenile detention facility.Lewis County's Superior Court has three full-time elected judges who sit …
Superior Court - April 23, 2009, 11:14 a.m.
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Judges
Judge J. Andrew Toynbee, Department 1 Education: University of San Diego School of Law (J.D. 1992); University of Washington (B.A. 1988); Bellarmine Preparatory School (1984)Legal/Judicial Experience: Superior Court Commissioner Pro Tem from April 2015 to January 2017; Chief Criminal Deputy - Thurston County Prosecutor’s Office from 2006 to January 2017, Chief Criminal Deputy - Lewis County Prosecutor's Office from 2002 to 2006; Deputy Prosecutor from 1994 to 2002. Judge, Lewis County Superior Court, Department 1 (2017 - Present) Judge Paul A. Strophy, Department 2 Judge, Dept 2 Paul A. Strophy Education: Capital High School, Olympia, WA (1992); University of Washington …
Superior Court - June 14, 2011, 8:23 a.m.
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Language Access
Click the following link to view the joint Language Assistance Plan for Lewis County Superior Court, Juvenile Court and District Court.Language Access Plan (LAP) - Revised October 2025To request an interpreter for a Superior Court case, contact Superior Court Administration at (360)740-1333 Ext. 2.To request an interpreter for a District Court case, contact District Court Administration at (360)740-1203.To request an interpreter for a Juvenile Court case, contact Juvenile Court Administration at (360)740-1178.(Please note - Interpreters for most in-courtroom hearings, other than ex parte, are scheduled automatically if administration is aware that an interpreter is needed.) Translated Forms:Español/Spanish한국어서류/KoreanPусский/RussianTiếng Việt/VietnameseTagalog/Filipino中文形式/ChineseSelf Help Resources:Superior …
District Court - March 3, 2023, 3:33 p.m.
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Weddings
Lewis County Superior Court Judges are authorized by law to perform wedding ceremonies in the state of Washington. Wedding ceremonies are performed at the Lewis County Courthouse Monday through Friday at 5:00 p.m., and may also be performed at other locations and times, subject to the availability of the Judges. Off-site weddings must be arranged with the Judge, and the fees will vary, depending on the time commitment and location.If you would like one of our judges to perform your wedding, please remember that there are three things that must take place before the wedding can occur.First:You MUST apply for …
Superior Court - June 8, 2018, 10:44 a.m.
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Information for Attorneys
ContractsBelow are the 2025 contracts for Superior, District, and Juvenile Court.If you are interested in being a Public Defender please email public.defense@lewiscountywa.gov with your resume and references.LC Superior Court 2025 ContractLC District Court 2025 ContractLC Juvenile Court 2025 ContractConflict AttorneysConflict attorneys are paid at an hourly rate DOQ. Below is the 2025 Conflict Contract. If you are interested in taking conflict matters in Lewis County, please email public.defense@lewsicountywa.gov with your resume and references.LC Superior Court Conflict Contract Billing SheetsLCSC Billing FormLCDC Billing FormLCJC Billing FormCertification FormsQuarterly Cert. Form2026 Certification Form
Public Defense - April 15, 2025, 1:52 p.m.
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Administration
The Office of the Superior Court Administrator performs the executive functions to enable the judges to focus on adjudication of cases.Superior Court Judges do not have Judicial Assistants therefore, contact with Judges should go through the Court Administrator. Court Administrators do not give legal advice.The Administrator handles all the fiscal and logistical needs of the courts. The office provides several services in connection with the administration of justice, to wit:Arbitration ServicesGuardian ad Litem ServicesMental Health Court ProgramDahkota Harmanson, Court Administrator, (360) 740-1333 Ext. 3Paula Willey, Assistant Court Administrator (360) 740-1333 Ext. 2Stacey Werner, Superior Court Accountant (360-740-1333 Ext. 4Stephanie Miller, …
Superior Court - Sept. 4, 2015, 3:40 p.m.
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Prosecutor's Office Calendars
Please click here for today's Felony Prelim Calendar.Please click here for this week's Superior Court trialsPlease click here for today's District Court's calendar.Please click here for this week's District Court trialsPlease click here for this week's Superior Court Hearing
Prosecutor - April 8, 2016, 3:28 p.m.
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County seeks Public Defense attorneys for Superior, District and Juvenile Courts
CHEHALIS, WA – The Lewis County Public Defense Office is currently accepting applications from qualified attorneys to provide public defense services for individuals who are financially unable to retain private counsel. Openings are available for Public Defenders and Conflict Attorneys in Lewis County Superior Court, District Court, and Juvenile Court.Lewis County Public Defense provides legal representation in felony and misdemeanor criminal, probation violation, and juvenile offender cases for individuals who meet the financial eligibility requirements under RCW 10.101. Attorneys appointed through this program play a vital role in ensuring the constitutional rights of indigent defendants are protected.Positions availablePublic Defenders: Represent …
Public Defense - Aug. 25, 2025, 4:29 p.m.
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Transcript Requests - List Updated 3/2026
Lewis County Superior Court utilizes audio/video recordings and Official Court Reporters. If a court reporter is present in the courtroom, there is no audio/video recording and a request for transcript must be made to court reporter. A court transcript is a written verbatim record of what is said in a court hearing that is transcribed by either the Official Court Reporter or a court approved transcriptionist.If you would like a CD copy of a video recorded proceeding, you will need to contact the County Clerk to request a CD. Clerk's CD Request formOfficial Court Reporters prepare official transcripts for Court …
Superior Court - Jan. 25, 2022, 11:17 a.m.