Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Child custody

Can I get a public defender appointed in a child custody case?


Asked on 10/12/08, 1:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thuong-Tri Nguyen Thuong-Tri Legal Services, PLLC

No public-paid attorney except in parental right termination case.

The WA Supreme Court decided that unless a person's parental rights are being involuntarily terminated, the person is not entitled to government-paid legal representation in a family law proceeding.

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Answered on 10/12/08, 1:22 pm


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