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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 - CLEAR Intake Line

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• Depositions

  Read this if you are unrepresented in a civil law case and you are trying to gather info to get ready for a possible trial. #9929EN Read More

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  Northwest Justice Project - CLEAR Intake Line

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  Spanish / Español

• 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

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• 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 - CLEAR Intake Line

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  Spanish / Español

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

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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 - CLEAR Intake Line

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

  Somali / Soomaali

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• 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 - CLEAR Intake Line

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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

• 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 - CLEAR Intake Line