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Matthew Marsh
Attorney
Seattle, WA 98104
Washington State Records
Why Washington Court Records are Available to the Public? In 1972, the Washington State Legislature passed a law named the Washington Public Records Act. This law enables the last changes in 2010 and aims to make sure disclosure of court records and other public records to the public. What Court Records Access Means To You? The law is similar to the Washington Open Meeting Law which legislates the methods by which public meetings are held. The Washington Public Records Act intent is that all records maintained by state and local government entities be available for public access and copying. Accountability to the Public When the legislature enacted Washington Public Records Act, it expressively declared that access to information about the conduct of the people’s business is a fundamental and necessary right of every person in this state, Public Records Act. Indeed, in Washington, access to the government and court records, in particular, a fundamental interest in citizenship and has emphasized that maxim disclosure of the conduct of governmental operations promoted by the act. By promoting prompt public access to government records, the Washington Public Records Act is to safeguard the government's accountability to the public. How the Washington Court Process Functions? Most cases in Washington courts begin in one of the 39 superior or trial courts in the state’s 39 counties. The next level of judicial authority resides with the Court of Appeals. Most cases before the Court of Appeals involves the review of a superior court decision being contested by a party involved in the case. The Supreme Court serves as the highest court in the state to check decisions of the Court of Appeals to settle important questions of law and to resolve conflicts among the Court of Appeals. Some differences between Civil Court and Small Claims Court below
Law Firm
Tacoma, WA 98405
Ladenburg Law Injury Attorneys
Personal Injury Lawyer, Medical Malpractice
Ladenburg Law Injury Attorneys is family owned law firm of top rated personal injury attorneys. The Ladenburg name has become synonymous with justice in the Puget Sound region. For several decades they have been helping victims of car accidents, medical malpractice, and other serious injuries put their lives back together. By focusing the legal expertise only on injury claims, the Ladenburg lawyers have been able to obtain excellent result for clients. It is no surprise that many doctors, judges, and other lawyers refer their family and friends to Ladenburg Law after an injury. Based in Tacoma, Washington since 1974 the Ladenburg lawyers have deep roots to the local community. As a family owned business, they share the same values as their clients. They provide the level of service to each client as though they were a member of their family. Ladenburg Law's connection to their clients and community allows them to understand what is important to each client. Meeting each client goal is the also the goal of Ladenburg Law Injury Attorneys. Technology has allowed Ladenburg Law Injury Attorneys to provide the same level of service to clients throughout Washington State. With their state of the art software, each client is provided with unique access to their attorney included a case specific text number and email address. Each client can easily and confidential communicate with a Ladenburg lawyer with the touch of a button on their smart phone or computer. Now clients in Seattle, Olympia, Bremerton, Yakima, Spokane, and the rest of Washington can benefit from having top level service from the top rated personal injury attorneys at Ladenburg Law.
Whalley Law PLLC
Law Firm
University Place, WA 98466
TACOMA & SEATTLE FAMILY LAW FIRM
We are a family law firm based in Tacoma & Seattle. So, if you’re going through a divorce or a family-related issue and have decided to hire an attorney, it can be incredibly overwhelming. It can take a lot of work to find the right one. The last thing you want to do when you’re dealing with such a sensitive matter is to be hunting for weeks or months for the right firm. At Whalley Law, we are dedicated to helping Pierce County residents attain the legal representation you deserve. At Whalley Law, we also provide legal services for military personnel. If you are considering filing for divorce while in the military, Attorney Jeffery Whalley can assist you. Our team can provide the legal guidance you need during a stressful time in your life.
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