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Public Defense
Grant County Department of Public Defense The Department of Public Defense (DPD) is a department of Grant County. Even though we are a county entity, because of our obligations and ethical rules, we operate as if we are an independent law firm. The DPD provides constitutionally guaranteed legal services to those who cannot afford an attorney. The delivery of those services are provided in the following ways: Through staff attorneys who work directly for the DPD; Through agreements with individual attorneys or law firms, who are engaged in the private practice of law and perform defense services as part of their practice; Through agreements with individual attorneys or law firms, who agree to work on a particular cases.
Roles of the Office
Roles of the Office | Washington State Roles of the Office What the Attorney General's Office DOES do: Important Notice State law prohibits the Attorney General, deputy attorneys general, and assistant attorneys general from engaging in the private practice of law. This means that they cannot represent private citizens in court either to bring an action on behalf of an individual, or to defend an individual. Any private citizen needing such representation should consult a private attorney. If you do not know an attorney in your area, you may access the WSBA Lawyer Directory, and search by city. Pro bono legal services for those who are low-income can also be found on WSBA's website. Protects the public by upholding the Consumer Protection Act and enforcing laws against anti-competitive business practices. Conducts education campaigns consistent with the policy goals of the office, including Operation: Allied Against Meth, identity theft and senior fraud prevention. Pursues civil commitment of sexually violent predators to keep them out of your community until they are no longer a threat. Represents the State of Washington before the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, and trial courts in all the cases involving the state’s interest and defends in court state officers or employees ethically acting in their official capacities. Investigates and prosecutes persons accused of crimes when a county prosecutor (or in rare instances the Governor) refers jurisdiction of a criminal case and the Attorney General accepts the referral. Advises the Governor, members of the Legislature, other state officers, and county prosecutors on legal issues. Gives formal written attorney general’s opinions on constitutional or legal questions at the request of designated public officials. Represents the public interest in utility matters and energy facility siting. What the Attorney General’s Office DOES NOT do: The Attorney General’s Office is not authorized to provide advice to private citizens on personal legal matters. While the office may answer questions of a general nature, most private issues require a detailed analysis of the law, and such services are outside the scope of the office’s authority. The Attorney General’s Office is not responsible for representing city, county, or other local units of government. The Attorney General’s Office does not launch criminal investigations without a request from a county prosecutor or the Governor. Have a Consumer Issue? File a Complaint Online or via Mail FILE A COMPLAINT
Public Record Disclosure
Public Records Disclosure The Public Records Act RCW 42.56 requires that identifiable public records be made available promptly to members of the public for inspection and copying upon request. The Public Records Act is a strong mandate for public disclosure and its exemptions should be narrowly construed.To make a request for public records regarding Emergency Management, Contract Documents, or other agency-specific records and for a list of FAQs: Please visit our new Public Records Request Portal via Public Records Center If you have any questions or need assistance using our portal, you may contact the Public Records Officer at: Military Department Public Records OfficerBuilding 1Camp Murray, WA 98430Phone: (253) 512-8110Email: WA Military Department Public Records Officer The Public Records Indexes for the WA Military Department can be found here: Military Department (PDF) Youth Academy (PDF) The WA Military Department has recently updated the Department’s administrative rules at WAC 323-10-070 to bring the Department’s processing of requests for public records current with RCW 42.56.120. The following fee schedule applies: Fifteen cents per page for photocopies of public records, printed copies of electronic public records when requested by the person requesting records, or for the use of agency equipment to photocopy public records; Ten cents per page for public records scanned into an electronic format or for the use of agency equipment to scan the records; Five cents for each four electronic files or attachment uploaded to email, cloud-based data storage service, or other means of electronic delivery; and Ten cents per gigabyte for the transmission of public records in an electronic format or for the use of agency equipment to send the records electronically. The agency shall take reasonable steps to provide the records in the most efficient manner available to the agency in its normal operations. To make a request for public records regarding National Guard service and discharge records:Please see the linked Contact Us page for contact information to direct the following types of requests: Requests for Washington National Guard service records under the Privacy Act. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs service verification and record requests. Employment verification requests. Requests under the U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Antitrust/Unfair Trade Practices
Antitrust/Unfair Methods of Competition | Washington State Antitrust/Unfair Methods of Competition Washington's Constitution has prohibited monopolies and combinations in restraint of trade since 1889. Wash. Const. art. XII, § 22 ( "monopolies and trusts shall never be allowed"). To ensure that founding principle, the Office of the Attorney General's Antitrust Division is responsible for reviewing proposed mergers and health care transactions, investigating anticompetitive conduct, and enforcing state and federal antitrust laws. The Antitrust Division receives no general fund support, funding a portion of its review of health care transactions through pre-transaction notification filing fees, and funding the remainder of its work through recoveries made in successful enforcement actions. Our office's Antitrust Division investigates and prosecutes: Price-fixing and other forms of collusion. Price-fixing includes an explicit agreement among competitors to raise, fix, or otherwise maintain the price at which their goods or services are sold to the detriment of either the competitive marketplace, or consumers, workers, or entrepreneurs. Business mergers, health care transactions, and monopolistic practices that would result in reduced competition and harm to consumers or workers. For a more in-depth description of antitrust laws, read our guide. For AGO news releases related to antitrust, visit our News Release page. In this page you will find resources for the general public, as well as Government Procurement Representatives. You can file an Antitrust complaint or a Healthcare Transaction Notice, and review our latest cases and important information regarding gasoline prices and the labor market in Washington. If you have any information that you think we should know about and your browser supports forms, you can file a complaint online here. If your browser does not support forms, you may either email us or print out the form and mail it to us at: Office of the Attorney GeneralAntitrust Division800 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000Seattle, WA 98104-3188Telephone: 206-587-5510 Please include your address and telephone number so we may contact you for additional information. The Antitrust Division only processes complaints that involve either Washington state residents or businesses located in Washington state. Additionally, please be aware that your complaint and any related documents that you submit will become "public records." Under state law, public records are subject to public records disclosure requests and may therefore be seen by other people. Please see the Open Government portion of the Attorney General website. Antitrust News Releases Aug 24 2026 AGs secure agreement to restore competition between Zillow and Redfin, advancing consumer choice Two of the country’s top property listing websites will end an anticompetitive scheme harming consumers under a settlement announced today with a coalition of five attorneys general – co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown – and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Aug 18 2026 WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. Jul 13 2026 AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). May 11 2026 As Feds pull back on corporate oversight state AGs warn of enforcement gaps Attorney General Nick Brown and counterparts from other states today underscored the critical antitrust enforcement work state attorneys general have been doing as the federal government has pulled back on corporate oversight. Apr 15 2026 AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia have won a landmark verdict in an antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues. View All Antitrust File an Antitrust Complaint Cases RealPage Rental Housing Litigation Claims Processes Premerger Notifications Labor and Antitrust Tech and Antitrust Procurement and Antitrust Grocery Use Restrictions Gas Prices Guide to Antitrust Laws Resources
Legal Help Pop-Up, Drop-in (Lakebay)
Calendar • Legal Help Pop-Up, Drop-in (Lakebay) Legal Help Pop-Up, Drop-in (Lakebay) Human Services - Eviction Prevention Drop-in information and legal assistance from experts at Tacomaprobono who will answer basic legal family law questions and eviction prevention assistance from Pierce County Human Services. Do you have questions about eviction or navigating the many changes in Washington’s landlord-tenant laws? Do you need help with a divorce, custody, child support, or other family legal issue? Experts from Tacomaprobono will answer basic questions about landlord-tenant and family law, provide information and resources, and help determine your eligibility for 1:1 assistance through legal clinics. For more information about Tacomaprobono, visit: https://tacomaprobono.org/
Close an LLC, PLLC, LP, LLP, LLLP Online
Close an LLC, PLLC, LP, LLP, LLLP Online | WA Secretary of State Skip to main content Close Window Close an LLC, PLLC, LP, LLP, LLLP Online OSOS Home Corporations & Charities Business Entities Online Filing Instructions Close An LLC, PLLC, LP, LLP, LLLP Online Close an LLC, PLLC, LP, LLP, LLLP – Online Instructions Purpose: Voluntary dissolution of a non-corporation business entity type. 120 days after this submission is successfully filed, the business entity is no longer eligible for reinstatement or revocation and is considered permanently dissolved. Filing Fee: The filing fee is $0. In addition, the online processing fee applies. Expedited Service: You may add expedited priority for an additional $100 at checkout, which is generally processed within three working days. Email: An email address is required for the Registered Agent & Principal Office fields, per WAC 434-112-045(4). 1. Visit our Corporations and Charities Filing System (opens in new tab) landing page and log in to your account. 2. Once logged in, select “Business Maintenance Filings” from the navigation bar on the left side and then select "Dissolution/Withdrawal”. Search for your business by entering your UBI number or Business Name, then select the “Search” button. 3. Select the desired business from the business search results then select the “Continue” button. Select each section dropdown below for instruction and important information. Business Information This is a reference section, and it reflects the information that is currently recorded for the business. Fields to edit the information will follow and this pane will not update as you make changes. Effective Date Choose when the filing should take effect. A future effective date will delay the updates to the business’ record until the date provided. If the date is after the expiration date, the business will continue to receive notices from the Secretary of State as part of the automated notice process. To update the business’s record immediately upon completion, select “Date of Filing.” Return Address for this Filing If entered, confirmation for this filing will be sent to this address in addition to the Registered Agent’s address. Upload additional documents Use this section to upload any required supporting documents. Uploading documents will delay the acceptance of the annual report until it can be reviewed in-office. Do not upload meeting minutes, ownership details, operating agreements, bylaws, or other internal governance documents, these uploads will be removed before the filing is completed. Authorized Person Provide the first and last name of the authorized person submitting the filing. Then select the checkbox next to “This document is hereby executed under penalty of law and is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.” 4. Confirm the information is accurate and all sections marked with red asterisks are complete. Select "Continue" to advance to the next screen. If you are unable to advance, review for missing information. 5. Within the Review page, confirm the information is correct. If the information is accurate, then select “Add to Cart” at the bottom of the screen. To make changes to the information on this page, select "Back” at the bottom of the screen. 6. Select a maximum of five items, then select “Checkout”. 7. Review the items in your cart, then select “Proceed to Checkout”. Filing fees will be calculated automatically when they are added to the cart. 8. Enter the required payment information and select “Place your Order”. Next Steps: Upon review and acceptance by Secretary of State staff, all documents associated with this filing will be available in the user account’s “Notices and Filed Documents” folder. Monitor your email address for any contact from the Secretary of State regarding confirmation or the need for corrections.
Close a Corporation Online
Close a Corporation Online | WA Secretary of State Skip to main content Close Window Close a Corporation Online OSOS Home Corporations & Charities Business Entities Online Filing Instructions Close a Corporation Online Close a Corporation – Online Instructions Purpose: Voluntary dissolution of a non-corporation business entity type. 120 days after this submission is successfully filed, the business entity is no longer eligible for reinstatement or revocation and is considered permanently dissolved. Required Document: This filing requires a Department of Revenue Clearance Certificate. If you do not have a clearance certificate you will be unable to submit this filing. You may request one by visiting the Revenue Clearance Certificate page on the Department of Revenue's website, or by contacting the Department of Revenue. Filing Fee: The filing fee is $0. In addition, the online processing fee applies. Expedited Service: You may add expedited priority for an additional $100 at checkout, which is generally processed within three working days. Email: An email address is required for the Registered Agent & Principal Office fields, per WAC 434-112-045(4). 1. Visit our Corporations and Charities Filing System (opens in new tab) landing page and log in to your account. 2. Once logged in, select “Business Maintenance Filings” from the navigation bar on the left side and then select "Dissolution/Withdrawal". Search for your business by entering your UBI number or Business Name, then select the “Search” button. 3. Select the desired business from the business search results then select the “Continue” button. Select each section dropdown below for instruction and important information. Business Information This is a reference section, and it reflects the information that is currently recorded for the business. Fields to edit the information will follow and this pane will not update as you make changes. Effective Date Choose when the filing should take effect. A future effective date will delay the updates to the business’ record until the date provided. If the date is after the expiration date, the business will continue to receive notices from the Secretary of State as part of the automated notice process. To update the business’s record immediately upon completion, select “Date of Filing.” Dissolution Approval Select the applicable statement, per the voting rights and quorum for the corporation. Revenue Clearance Certificate Select "Yes" to confirm that you have prepared the required Department of Revenue Clearance Certificate and would like to upload it. If you do not have a clearance certificate you will be unable to submit this filing. You may request one by visiting the Revenue Clearance Certificate page on the Department of Revenue's website, or by contacting the Department of Revenue. Do not submit the Dissolution without the Clearance Certificate Application, this is not acceptable and is a common rejection reason for this filing type. Return Address for this Filing If entered, confirmation for this filing will be sent to this address in addition to the Registered Agent’s address. Upload additional documents Use this section to upload any required supporting documents. Uploading documents will delay the acceptance of the annual report until it can be reviewed in-office. Do not upload meeting minutes, ownership details, operating agreements, bylaws, or other internal governance documents, these uploads will be removed before the filing is completed. Email Opt-In Select the checkbox if the business entity elects to opt-in to email notifications from our office. All notifications will be sent to the email address on record. Authorized Person Provide the first and last name of the authorized person submitting the filing. Then select the checkbox next to “This document is hereby executed under penalty of law and is to the best of my knowledge, true and correct.” 4. Confirm the information is accurate and all sections marked with red asterisks are complete. Select "Continue" to advance to the next screen. If you are unable to advance, review for missing information. 5. Within the Review page, confirm the information is correct. If the information is accurate, then select “Add to Cart” at the bottom of the screen. To make changes to the information on this page, select "Back” at the bottom of the screen. 6. Select a maximum of five items, then select “Checkout”. 7. Review the items in your cart, then select “Proceed to Checkout”. Filing fees will be calculated automatically when they are added to the cart. 8. Enter the required payment information and select “Place your Order”. Next Steps: Upon review and acceptance by Secretary of State staff, all documents associated with this filing will be available in the user account’s “Notices and Filed Documents” folder. Monitor your email address for any contact from the Secretary of State regarding confirmation or the need for corrections.
JURY TRIAL
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