E-Filing Basics – 7/13/2022
Students will be introduced to King County Superior Court’s e-Filing application including the court rule basis behind the e-Filing process, how to set up and manage an e-Filing account, how to start a new case in the e-Filing application, registering for and managing e-Service, and how to find help to solve problems with e-Filing. A …
Protection Order Basics
There are different scenarios in which you might need a protection order – accordingly, there are different types to match different circumstances: Domestic Violence Protection Order Stalking Protection Order Anti-harassment Protection Order Sexual Assault Protection Order Vulnerable Adult Protection Order Extreme Risk Protection Order Restraining Order If you are fearful for your safety, knowing which …
An Introduction to Westlaw (8/3/2022)
Westlaw is the preeminent legal research database, with troves of case analysis, law reviews and journals, annotated primary law, and countless secondary resources. With so much information at hand, it can be difficult to navigate and to make the most of your research time. Before you head into a King County Law Library location to …
Minor Guardianships
The laws surrounding Minor Guardianship have changed drastically in the past few years. Formerly known as Non-Parental Custody, Minor Guardianship is the legal pathway to act as a legal guardian for a child who is not your own. Washington now has laws that give you these powers on a temporary basis (only 60 days) or …
Discover Discovery: Requests for Admission
Welcome to Discover Discovery, KCLL’s newest class series! The process of “doing discovery” is complex and varies according to the type of court case, and several possible tools may be used. The second of these are highlighted in this class: requests for admission. These are not your standard discovery tools! Requests for admission are sets …
Microsoft Word for Attorneys – 9/14/2022
CLE CREDIT: 1.00 - OTHER Many legal professionals rely heavily on Microsoft Word to draft legal documents, but they often do not know how to maximize accuracy and efficiency using its built-in functions and tools. This 60-minute presentation will focus on several Word features that will reduce frustrating auto-formatting problems, improve accuracy of content, increase …
Adult Guardianships
The laws surrounding Adult Guardianship have changed drastically in the past few years. A court may appoint a guardian for an adult when the adult is unable to meet their basic needs for physical health, safety, or self-care. Washington now has laws that give you these powers on a temporary basis (only 60 days), as …
E-Filing Basics – 10/19/2022
Students will be introduced to King County Superior Court’s e-Filing application including the court rule basis behind the e-Filing process, how to set up and manage an e-Filing account, how to start a new case in the e-Filing application, registering for and managing e-Service, and how to find help to solve problems with e-Filing. A …