Settlement Conferences

Many cases in Superior Court require the parties to attempt an alternative means of settling their dispute, before the case advances.  The Volunteer Settlement Conference program pairs volunteer attorneys with litigants who would like to have a neutral, third-party decide the issues in their case.

Small Claims Court

The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) has released an updated guide for Small Claims Courts in Washington State.  Need to know what happens in Small Claims Court?  How to […]

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 1) – Definition

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions is a continuation of our Self-Represented Litigant (SRL) series where we look at the general process of filing motions. 

In Part 1, we get a basic introduction to motions – which is how you ask the court for something.

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 2) – Procedure

In Part 2 of the Nuts & Bolts of Motions, we’ll look at court rules and scheduling.

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 3) – Contents

Part 3 of the Nuts & Bolts of Motions addresses things such as a Notice of Court Date and a Judge’s working copies.

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 4) – Format

In Part 4 of the Nuts & Bolts of Motions, we address questions such as what motions should look like, what needs to be included and how to submit evidence.

Service of Process

This brief video will introduce you to the basics of what is known as “service of process” – the court-mandated requirements for delivering your initial court papers to the defendant/respondent.

Special thanks to the students and librarians at the Seattle University School of Law for all of their help.

Music: “Elevate” https://www.bensound.com/royalty-free-music/track/elevate

Thanks to the artists at NounProject.com for use of their icons.