 Plain Language Family Law Court Forms By: Charles R. Dyer, Project Manager Pro Se Project | Washington State Access to Justice Board The most significant barrier to justice for self represented litigants is often informational. "What do they want? What am I supposed to do?" At least in the area of family law, the Washington State Pattern Forms Committee has created mandatory forms, so, as a litigant, you no longer have to make up the motion for a restraining order on your own. It should be simple fill-in-the-blank. Click to continue reading the article. |
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King County Executive Preserves Legal Aid Funding; Council Members Urged to Do the Same
On Monday, September 26, King County Executive Dow Constantine unveiled a proposed 2012 budget that preserves funding for several Alliance for Equal Justice members in King County. TeamChild, Solid Ground, Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, and Eastside Legal Assistance Program received last year's level of appropriation. Unfortunately similarly to last year, Unemployment Law Project received no funding through the Executive's proposed 2012 budget.
Over the years, our perseverance and collaborative approach has proved largely successful at maintaining funding levels that allow programs to continue providing King County low-income individuals and families with meaningful access to the justice system. Our programs provide support to those affected by unemployment, unfair home-mortgage lending practices, protection to survivors of domestic violence, and to ensure that the most vulnerable and marginalized youth have access to critical support that can put them on a path to success and productive adulthood.
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 The Inaugural Campaign for Equal Justice Rainier Cup
At the 2011 Goldmark Award Luncheon in February, 2011-2012 Campaign Co-Chair Salvador Mungia and 2011-2012 LAW Fund Vice President Mark Johnson unveiled the new Campaign for Equal Justice Rainier Cup. This Stanley-Cup style trophy will be awarded each year to the county with the highest legal community participation rate in the Campaign for Equal Justice.
Congratulations to Whatcom County on being the inaugural winner of the Rainier Cup, with 49% of the local legal community contributing to the 2010 Campaign for Equal Justice. The trophy will be presented to members of the Whatcom County Bar Association at their luncheon October 5th in Bellingham.
The goal of the Campaign for Equal Justice is to achieve 100% participation of lawyers and judges in Washington state each year. The Rainier Cup celebrates those communities who have made access to justice a priority by supporting the Campaign and 25 staff and volunteer attorney programs statewide.
The 2011 Campaign for Equal Justice is off to a great start. You can help bring the Rainier Cup to your County. Make a donation today by visiting www.c4ej.org. You can also support the Campaign for Equal Justice when you renew your bar license at www.mywsba.org.
The 2010 Race for the Rainier Cup was a close one! The final standings were:
- Whatcom County- 49%
- Skagit- 47.3%
- Chelan-Douglas 47%
With our three biggest months for giving yet to go, the 2011 Race for the Rainier Cup standings:
1. Whatcom County
2. Clark County
3. Chelan-Douglas
Help your community win the 2011 Race for the Rainier Cup!
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2010 LAW Fund Report to Contributors
Last year was a record breaking year for LAW Fund and the Campaign for Equal Justice. Thank you to all of our donors and volunteers who made it such a success. Check out our Report to Contributors for a look at what we accomplished in 2010.
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Need to Know:
NWIRP Presents: An Evening at Wing Luke, Celebrating 27 Years of Reuniting Families Where: The Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, 719 S. King Street, in Seattle's International District When: Thursday, October 20th, 2011, from 5:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. Click To Purchase Tickets Please join Northwest Immigrant Rights Project at this elegant and inspiring event, where more than 200 compassionate community leaders will gather to celebrate NWIRP's 27th Anniversary and raise funds to fulfill our mission. The unique ambiance of the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience, located in Seattle's International District, will provide an interactive and memorable setting for this fun reception. All proceeds to benefit Northwest Immigrant Rights Project. Featuring live entertainment, delicious appetizers, wine and fun! Northwest Justice Project Celebrates 15 Years of Service Where: Seattle Center - Olympic Room Date: Friday, October 14th Time: 5:30PM Please join the staff and Board of Directors of the Northwest Justice Project as they celebrate 15 years of striving for equal justice through exceptional legal services for low-income residents in Washington. Former LSC President and Seattle University Professor John McKay will address the gathering as they reflect on NJP's achievements, recognize their dedicated staff, and take time to enjoy the company of colleagues, friends and supporters. Hors d'oeuvres and hosted wine bar. RSVP no later than October 7th, 2011 to justinc@nwjustice.org |
