Self-Help Washington
Resources to help people without lawyers
navigate our Washington Courts.
Self-Help Topics
Get Legal Help
Need legal help? Click here to see options for getting the help you need.
Language Access
Need an interpreter? You have the right to a court appointed interpreter at no cost to you for court proceedings and services.
Court Preparation Tips
Going to court can be stressful. These court preparation tips may be helpful as you move through the legal process.
Courthouse Facilitators
If you do not have a lawyer and your case is in a superior court, a courthouse facilitator can assist with family law cases, and in some counties, guardianship cases.
Find Court Records
Click here to find your case, your court, your court date, court directory, record request, fee waiver information, and to search by person.
Guardianship
Guardianships and conservatorships are legal processes that allow an appointed person to help another make decisions about their health, safety, or finances.
Tribal Courts
Click here for Tribal Court Directory. More information to come.
Have A Disability?
Disabilities can be visible or invisible, permanent or temporary. They can include sensory, mental, or physical limitations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Video Resources
Click here for videos that can assist you in learning about the courts.
Self-Help Washington
About Self-Help Washington
The purpose of Self-Help Washington is to provide accessible resources to help people without lawyers navigate our Washington Courts.
Read More About Self-Help WashingtonHave you experienced navigating the Washington courts without a lawyer? Want to share your experience with us?
We want to hear from you: selfhelp@courts.wa.gov
Self-Help Forms & Other Resources
Contact Us
Need more information or looking for other resources? Contact selfhelp@courts.wa.gov.
