Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington: About

The Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington was formed in 1977 by 38 members of the bar with the following stated objectives:

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.

The association now has over 1500 members and 14 active committees.

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington is seeking comments
on proposed changes to our Local Civil and General Rules.
Please visit our website at http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov for more information.

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