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Spokane, WA 99260
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Family Court

Honorable Michael P. Price

 Honorable Michael P. Price Superior Court Judge
Courtroom 307
Current Assignment: Family Law Judge
Elected: 2004
Judicial Assistant: Shannon Collins, 509-477-4766
Court Reporter: Crystal Hicks, 509-477-4412
Contact: Superior Court Department 5
   

Honorable John O. Cooney

Honorable John O. Cooney Superior Court Judge
Courtroom 305
Current Assignment: Family Law Judge
Elected: 2012
Judicial Assistant: Jean Gerrells, 509-477-5784
Court Reporter: Terri Rosadovelazquez, 509-477-4411
Contact: Superior Court Department 9
   
   

Superior Court Commissioners

Family Law Center 
Room 101 
509-477-5702 
Commissioner Steven N. Grovdahl Commissioner Valerie D. Jolicoeur Commissioner Royce H. Moe Commissioner Michelle Ressa Commissioner Rachelle E. Anderson Commissioner Tony M. Rugel
Hon.
Steven N.
Grovdahl
Hon.
Valerie D.
Jolicoeur
Hon.
Royce H.
Moe
Hon.
Michelle
Ressa
Hon.
Rachelle E.
 Anderson
Hon.
Tony M. Rugel

 

Family Law Responsibilities

  • Family Law / Domestic Relations Matters include:
    • Dissolution/Legal Separation/Invalidity of a Marriage
    • Modification of Custody/Parenting Plan
    • Modification of Child Support Order
    • Establishment of Parentage (Paternity)
    • Non-parental (Third Party) Custody
  • Ex Parte Court
  • Civil Commitment
  • Juvenile BECCA, Dependency and Offender Cases
     

Family Law Coordinator

The Family Law Coordinator coordinates all Court Calendars, Schedules and Case Management issues for the six Court Commissioners. 

Court House Facilitator (Family Law)

The Court House Facilitator (Family Law) facilitates to empower Pro Se individuals with necessary instructions, forms, and efforts necessary to participate with the Family Court.

Children's Waiting Room

The Children's Waiting Room is a free drop-in childcare program available to residents of Spokane County attending to business on the Spokane County Courthouse campus.