Wash. Supp. L. R. 3.141

As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 3.141 - RESIGNATION OF ATTORNEYS IN DOMESTIC RELATIONS PROCEEDINGS
(1) The attorney-of-record shall remain the attorney of record for all future proceedings absent a Notice of Withdrawal at the conclusion of a pending matter, a Notice of Substitution of Counsel, or an approved Order submitted with a Motion and Declaration allowing for the withdrawal of the attorney prior to the conclusion of the proceedings.
(2) An attorney-of-record who wishes to withdraw before the conclusion of all pending matters must file a Motion, Declaration and [Proposed] Order to Withdraw. The Motion to Withdraw must contain the contact information of the party, including their mailing address, email address if known, and their telephone number. If a new attorney is being substituted, the contact information of the new attorney shall be included. The notice shall include the date of any scheduled trial or hearing. It must be served on the party and the opposing party's attorney. If no attorney has appeared for the opposing party, the application must be served on the opposing party.
(3) A Notice of Withdrawal of Attorney may only be submitted when there are no pending matters. The Notice must state that there are no pending matters and must include the contact information of the party including their mailing address, email address if known, and their telephone number. The Notice must be served on all parties.
(4) An attorney substituting into a case must promptly file a Notice of Substitution of Attorney, copy the former attorney and the opposing party or their attorney if they are represented.

Wash. Supp. L. R. 3.141

Amended effective 2/1/2024.