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
• 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.