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• How do I Sue in Small Claims Court?

  In Small Claims Court, you can sue for up to $10,000. This is meant to be a quick, cheap way to resolve a dispute you could not otherwise settle. It is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot take part. There are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing a lawsuit. You can get a trial date much sooner than in other courts. Most trials last about 20 minutes. #9940EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Notice of Appearance - General Civil

  Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Get Ready for Court (4)+

• How to Format Court Documents

  When you give documents to a Washington state court, it is important to format the documents correctly. This document outlines the rules you must follow. #9938EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• How to Write a Demand Letter

  Someone owes you money. You bought something that does not work. A service provider did not perform the promised work. If you disagree with an individual or a company, and informal efforts to resolve your dispute fail, you should write a demand letter. #0316EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• If Someone Sues You in Small Claims Court

  Read this if you are being sued in Small Claims Court. It provides tips for trying to resolve your dispute and what to do if you need to appear in court. Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

• Your Employer did not Pay You the Minimum Wage

  If you are owed wages by your employer, read this to get information on what you can do to get your money. #2200EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

I Need a Court Interpreter (2)+

• Interpreters for People with Limited English Proficiency

  Read this if you live in Washington, English is not your first language and you have trouble speaking or understanding English easily. Help may be available. #8902EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• The Right to Aids and Services For Deaf and Hard of Hearing People In Washington's Legal System

  This memo gives information about what help and services you can get as a Deaf or hard of hearing person in a court in Washington. Read More

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  Legal Voice

Court Forms - listed alphabetically (3)+

• How do I Sue in Small Claims Court?

  In Small Claims Court, you can sue for up to $10,000. This is meant to be a quick, cheap way to resolve a dispute you could not otherwise settle. It is not complicated. Lawyers generally cannot take part. There are no juries, motions or objections. There is only a small charge for filing a lawsuit. You can get a trial date much sooner than in other courts. Most trials last about 20 minutes. #9940EN Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• Notice of Appearance - General Civil

  Court form for non family law civil cases. Read More

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

• What is Small Claims Court?

  Questions and answers about Small Claims Court in Washington state. Includes a sample demand form letter. #9943EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Court Information - listed alphabetically (6)+

• Guide to Washington Courts

  An overview of the Washington court system. Read More

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  Administrative Office Of The Courts

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  Spanish / Español

• Mediation: Should I Use It?

  Mediation is an informal way to resolve disputes without going to court. The parties attempt to negotiate a mutually agreeable settlement with the help of a neutral mediator. Mediation can be used in many types of disputes. #3226EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

  Russian / Pусский

• Video - Myths and Misperceptions About the Washington Courts

  A video from Washington's judicial branch challenges some mistaken ideas about how courts work by using real person-on-the-street interviews and responses from judges and justices. Read More

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  Washington Courts

• Video - Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice is Heard in King County

  A short video and manual covering the basics of representing yourself in court. Read More

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  King County Superior Court

• Washington Court Rules

  State and local court rules for Washington. Read More

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  Administrative Office of the Courts

• What are Working Copies?

  When you “file” documents with a court, you give the court documents for processing. Often you also need to give a court “working copies” of the same documents. The judge or commissioner will use these extra copies to prepare for your case. That way the court does not need to make copies itself. #9952EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project

Legal Research (3)+

• Revised Code of Washington (RCW)

  Searchable text of Washington laws: the Revised Code of Washington (RCW). Read More

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  Washington State Legislature

• Washington Administrative Code (WAC)

  Regulations of executive branch agencies are issued by authority of statutes. Like legislation and the Constitution, regulations are a source of primary law in Washington State. The WAC codifies the regulations and arranges them by subject or agency. Read More

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  Washington State Legislature

• Washington State Supreme Court Opinions

  Searchable database of Washington Supreme and Appellate court decisions. Read More

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  Administrative Office of the Courts