This page contains information on practicing in the Western District of Washington, including how to apply for admission, filing a new case and registering for CM/ECF.

• Alternate Dispute Resolution (ADR)
  Options other than taking a case to trial including mediation and arbitration
• Attorney Admissions
  Information on applying for admission to practice in the Western District of Washington
• Attorney Development / Participation in Court Proceedings
  The Court believes it is important to provide substantive opportunities to junior attorneys, and that the benefits of doing so will accrue to all members of the profession and their clients.  To that end, the Court encourages litigants to permit junior attorneys to be active participants in court proceedings, including arguing motions they have helped prepare and questioning witnesses with whom they have worked.  This court may permit multiple attorneys to argue for one party if this creates an opportunity for a junior attorney to participate.

• Civil Case Opt-Out Consent Procedures
• Information regarding the District's opt-out procedures for video recording and consent to proceed before a magistrate judge
• CM/ECF
  Register for electronic filing, learn CM/ECF tips and tricks, find instructions or update your CM/ECF account
• Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Manual (PDF)
  Information regarding the District's CJA process, last updated October 2014
• Electronic Discovery and Technology Requirements for Criminal Cases
  National ESI Protocol, Mission Statement, and Skills Grid
• Emergency Filings
  Methods for filing emergency pleadings
• Filing an Appeal
  Instructions for filing an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Filing a New Civil Action
  Information on mandatory electronic case opening for attorneys
• Filing a Miscellaneous Action
  Information on filing a miscellaneous action, including fees and contact information
• Financial Information
  Information on court fees and how to pay them
• Forms
  Links to local and national forms
• Local Rules and General Orders
  Links to the court's Local Rules and General Orders
• Other Websites
  Links to national, regional, and local agency websites, including the U.S. Bankruptcy Court and the Ninth Circuit
   
• Power of Attorney
• Pro Bono Panel
  Make a contribution to the community by providing free legal assistance to parties who cannot afford counsel in civil matters
   
• Social Security Committee
  The Social Security Disability Bench Bar Committee is comprised of representatives from the Court and attorneys who specialize in Social Security practice. The Committee serves as an advisory group to the Court and hosts Continuing Legal Education events.
   
• Surety Bond Procedures for Civil Cases
   
• Transcript Orders
• Trial Support
  Information about technology in the courtroom, jury instructions, copy requests, and other trial related topics
• Unconscious Bias
  The video and jury instructions on this page were created by a committee of judges and attorneys and will be presented to jurors with the intent of highlighting and combating the problems presented by unconscious bias.