Lorraine Rimson has been appointed to serve as the Clallam County Superior Court Family Court Commissioner. She takes the bench on June 1, 2026. She will handle all family law pre-trial matters, protection order requests, and other matters. The Commissioner position has been vacant since the prior Commissioner was discharged in February, 2026. Commissioner Rimson has … [Read more...] about Lorraine Rimson appointed Family Court Commissioner
WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Angeles
The Washington State Supreme Court will be holding court and hearing two cases in Port Angeles on May 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. The Supreme Court is based in Olympia, WA, and normally hears cases there. However the Court has a Traveling Court program and they hear cases in cities across the state. Cases in the Supreme Court have been appealed from a trial court ruling. … [Read more...] about WA Supreme Court to hold court in Port Angeles
Free legal advice on Saturday July 18, 2026
On Saturday, July 18, 2026, the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will provide a free legal aid clinic from 10-noon. The pro bono legal services are offered by phone or Zoom where you can speak to a lawyer and get free advice. Lawyer availability is first come first served, so to ensure you can get an appointment, it is highly recommended that you pre-register in … [Read more...] about Free legal advice on Saturday July 18, 2026
Free legal advice May 16 2026
Free one-on-one legal consultations with a lawyer are available on Saturday, May 16, 2026. These consultations are by Zoom video meetings. The available meeting times are between 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Pre-registration is required Pre-registration is required if you want to talk to a lawyer. To register, or for more information, contact Clallam-Jefferson County Pro … [Read more...] about Free legal advice May 16 2026
Free legal advice for tenant rights, April 25 2026
A live presentation on tenant rights and evictions, and free one-on-one legal consultations with a lawyer is happening on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Port Angeles Food Bank & Market. The address is 632 N. Oakridge Dr, Port Angeles (next to and behind Walmart). The time is 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Free legal advice begins immediately after the presentation on a first … [Read more...] about Free legal advice for tenant rights, April 25 2026
E-filing system to change
The Clallam County Clerk's Office is changing their document management and E-filing systems in April, 2026. During the transition, no E-filing will be possible from April 6 through April 10, 2026. Information from the Clerk's Office is below. Clallam County Clerk – Document Management System Transition Transition to Enterprise Justice DMS The Clallam County … [Read more...] about E-filing system to change
Free legal advice on Saturday May 16, 2026
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers will provide a free legal aid clinic from 10-noon. The pro bono legal services are offered by phone or Zoom where you can speak to a lawyer and get free advice. Lawyer availability is first come first served, so to ensure you can get an appointment, it is highly recommended that you pre-register in … [Read more...] about Free legal advice on Saturday May 16, 2026
Lauren Erickson, Superior Court Judge deceased 2026
Lauren Erickson passed away on February 17, 2026. She retired as a Clallam County Superior Court Judge in January, 2025. Judge Erickson was the first female to serve as Clallam County Superior Court Judge. She was initially appointed to the bench by the State Governor Jay Inslee in 2019, and was elected in 2020. Prior to serving as Judge, Erickson had a diverse background … [Read more...] about Lauren Erickson, Superior Court Judge deceased 2026