Listing of self-help materials and informational publications.
There are 12 resources
General Information
Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County
(Separate Website)
A short flash video covering the basics of how to representing yourself in a lawsuit.
By: King County Superior Court
Preparing for Your Day in Court - King County Superior Court
(Separate Website)
Supplemental written guide book to be used with the "Your Day in Court" video.
By: King County Superior Court
Guide to Washington Courts
(Separate Website)
An overview of the Washington court system.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
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Basic Tips on How to Get Ready for a Court Hearing or Trial
3210EN - Tips on how to prepare for a hearing.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Spanish / Español
A Juror's Guide
(Separate Website)
Information about serving on a jury in Washington state.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
Appellate and Trial Court Listing
(Separate Website)
A directory of appellate and trial courts in Washington State.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
Information for Persons with Disabilities Who Need Accommodations to Access the Courts If you have a disability and you believe you may need an accommodation to fully and equally participate in a particular court proceeding or activity, you may request a reasonable accommodation. This resource contains the new Request for Reasonable Accomodation Form and instructions for filing it out.
By: Administrative Office Of The Courts
Self-Represented Litigants in Municipal Court
(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the Municipal Court is
expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Self-Represented Persons in District Court
(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules and everyone appearing before the District Court is expected to follow them. The following may be of help in clarifying some of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Self-Represented Persons in Superior Court Civil Proceedings
(Separate Website)
Understanding and making your way through the court process is not easy and can be quite frustrating, especially for those handling their own legal representation (pro se litigants). There are extensive state and local court rules (see E. 7) and everyone appearing before the Superior Court is expected to follow them. While a one-page handout can never tell you everything you need to know, the following will hopefully be of benefit in clarifying a few of the mysteries of representing yourself.
By: Administrative Office of the Courts
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Spanish / Español
Washington State Public Law and Justice Computer Center
(Separate Website)
This web site is a portal to finding court information and legal research sites for individuals with legal issues in Washington State.
By: JusticeNet
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Spanish / Español
Working with the Cowlitz County Superior Court Clerks 9951EN - If you are filing or otherwise involved in a court case in Cowlitz County, this publication will provide you with helpful information that so that you can file papers and appear for court faster and more easily.
By: Northwest Justice Project
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Washington LawHelp is provided as a public service by the Northwest Justice Project in collaboration with other legal aid providers in the Alliance for Equal Justice and Washington courts.
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