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the Clerk's Office
(206) 370-8400 (Seattle)
(253) 882-3800 (Tacoma)
the Clerk's Office
(206) 370-8400 (Seattle)
(253) 882-3800 (Tacoma)
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 - 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 - Pro Bono Panel
Make a contribution to the community by providing free legal assistance to parties who cannot afford counsel in civil matters
- 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.