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The Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington was formed in 1977 by 38 members of the bar with the following stated objects:
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to advance the science of jurisprudence; to promote and improve the administration of justice; to uphold high standards of competence, performance and ethics for the federal judiciary and for attorneys appearing before U.S. District and Circuit Courts, legal departments and agencies of the United States; to work for sufficient and expeditious appointment of qualified judges to the federal courts; to encourage cordial and friendly relations among federal practitioners and the court; and to improve rules of practice, including grand jury procedures; to encourage development of alternative methods of resolving controversies and litigation; to encourage competent defense of indigents; to improve multi-district practice; to provide portraits and memorials in appropriate cases; and, to keep the federal court system responsive to the needs of the public.
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The association now has more than 600 members and 14 active committees.
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