KCLL Videos

Welcome to our videos page!

You can select a video series from the drop-down list below – otherwise, all of the content should appear below beginning with the most recent. You can also view our YouTube channel with additional content HERE.

SPECIAL VIDEO EVENT: “Remembering Japanese Incarceration and the Lies of Executive Order 9066”

HOW TO… Use Informal Family Law Trials (09/2022)

If you're involved in a family law case, you may have the option of going through an INFORMAL trial - ...

Quick Take! How to Request Interpreter Services

Do you need an interpreter for your hearing? Here's a quick explanation of how to submit a request to King ...

HOW TO… Work with the King County Superior Court Clerk (07/2022)

In this video, you'll find a number of helpful tips for working most effectively with the Clerk's office - including ...

Webinar – Research the Law, Estate Planning (05/25/2022)

Local attorney Evelyn Emanuel introduces us to some of the more common options for estate planning - including wills, trusts ...

HOW TO… Schedule a Family Law Hearing (05/2022)

If you're filing a family law motion, you will almost certainly have to schedule a date for the Commissioner or ...

Webinar – Power of Attorney (12/9/2021)

This video will introduce you to the concept of power of attorney as well as some important implications and alternatives ...

Webinar – An Introduction to Adult Guardianships (3/22/2022)

This webinar - featuring guest speakers from the King County Superior Court Clerk's Ex Parte Department and a Superior Court ...

Webinar – An Introduction to Minor Guardianships (3/8/2022)

With the help from the Superior Court Clerk's Ex Parte department, the Family Law Facilitator's Office and a Court Commissioner, ...

Webinar – How to Submit Civil and Family Law Motions

This very informative video will introduce you to the basice of filing a motion into your family law or civil ...

WTEW… Using the Family Law Settlement Conference Program – HOW DOES IT WORK?

Our last video introduced you to the Volunteer Settlement Conference Program - in this video, we spend some time looking ...

WTEW… Using the Family Law Settlement Conference Program – WHAT IS IT?

King County Family Court Services can connect you with volunteer attorneys who can act as mediators for your family law ...

WTEW… Filing a Family Law Motion (06/2021)

This video looks at some important aspects of filing various types of motions into your family law case. Below timepoints ...

WTEW… Facing Abusive Litigation

Beginning in 2021, victims of domestic violence can protect themselves from abusers who try to use the legal process to ...

HOW TO… Understand Protection Orders: Antiharassment

A brief introduction to Antiharassment protection orders. (Rev. 04/2022) ...

HOW TO… Understand Protection Orders: Domestic Violence

A brief introduction to domestic violence protection orders. (Rev. 04/2022) ...

HOW TO… Distinguish Restraining Orders from Protection Orders

"Restraining orders" have a particular meaning under Washington State law - but it's not quite what most people have in ...

HOW TO… Understand Protection Orders: Other Types

A brief discussion of some of the other types of protection orders. (Rev. 04/2022) ...

WTEW… Filing for a Protection Order

This talk with attorney David Cedarblade will give you a good introduction to Protection Orders. (Rev. 4/2022) ...

HOW TO… Complete Your Submission List

In advance of your family law hearing, this video explains the important step of completing your Submission List (of documents) ...

WTEW… Filing a Family Law Motion (08/2020)

Recorded in August of 2020, this short video points out some things that you should keep in mind when filing ...

HOW TO… Note an Ex Parte Motion

This video will cover the new process for noting/calendaring your ex parte motions. (Rev. 04/2022) ...

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 1 of 4 – Definition)

A further introductions to motions - the way you ask the court for something ...

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 2 of 4 – Procedure)

In Part 2, we'll look at court rules and scheduling ...

The Nuts and Bolts of Motions (Part 3 of 4 – Contents)

Part 3 addresses Notice of Court Date and the Judge's working copies ...

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

What should a motion look like? What must be included with it? How do you submit evidence? ...

WTEW… Appearing for a Family Law Hearing

What can you expect when you make an appearance before a family law judge or commissioner? This video gives you ...

Will Basics

Writing a will is part of sound financial planning - and it could make things so much easier for your ...

Civil Procedure – Service of Process

This brief video will introduce you to the basics of what is known as "service of process" - the court-mandated ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 1 (An Introduction)

This is the first of seven parts in our "Lawsuits Without Tears" video series. The videos are meant to be ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 2 (Court Rules)

An introduction to the role and importance of court rules in civil cases ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 3 (Case Schedule)

In Part 3, you will learn about the contents and importance of the Case Schedule - which the clerk gives ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 4 (Discovery)

The discovery process is where parties collect documentary evidence and testimony that often decides the outcome of their case ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 5 (Motions)

This video introduces you to the concept of using a motion to ask the court for something - and the ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 6 (Evidence)

Learn basic concepts of introducing evidence into your case ...

Lawsuits Without Tears – Part 7 (Ethics)

An introduction to the importance of legal ethics - even for litigants representing themselves ...