Washington Lawyers

Courts in Washington

Most civil and criminal matters in Washington start in the state's trial courts and can be reviewed on appeal, though some matters begin in federal, administrative, or specialized forums. Which courthouse handles a case depends on where you live and what kind of case it is. Court-by-court guides for Washington are in preparation.

What is coming next for this page: city pages for Seattle and other metros, practice area pages, and the first attorney listings, built from public bar records. We publish in small waves and only link what already exists.

Official resources in Washington

Two official sources sit behind every Washington listing and are worth knowing directly: the licensing body that verifies every attorney here, and the court system that will hear most cases.

• Washington State Bar Association is where Washington attorney licenses are issued and where you can check any attorney's standing yourself.
• Washington Courts publishes court locations, filing rules, and self-help information for Washington cases.