UPDATED: All jury trials cancelled through October 31, 2021, pursuant to Emergency Order 21-2-00001-05, September 15, 2021. Because COVID-19 cases are spiking among the unvaccinated, the Clallam County Superior Court has cancelled all jury trials through September 26, 2021. Masks are required in all courtrooms. In person court appearances are allowed, but are strongly … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Jury trials cancellations 2021
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Eddie Beck, court reporter: In memoriam 2021
Beloved Clallam County court reporter Edith “Eddie” Beck has passed away. Eddie was born in 1937 in Vallejo, California. After a divorce, Eddie took night classes to become a court reporter. She took a job (her first?) working judge Tyler Moffett in the Clallam County Superior Court. She continued to work as the court reporter for Judges Grant Meiner and George Wood in … [Read more...] about Eddie Beck, court reporter: In memoriam 2021
COVID: Eviction news
To help ease the challenges for landlords and tenants as we all work our way through the pandemic troubles, Presiding Judge Brent Basden has issued orders to ease eviction challenges. Judge Basden has issued two Administrative Orders on behalf of Clallam County Superior Court regarding the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program and Right to Counsel for Indigent Defendants in … [Read more...] about COVID: Eviction news
Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
The Washington State Supreme Court has issued Order Number 25700-B-669, requiring all of its employees to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19. A news release from the court, with links to the full order is available here. The order includes employees of the Washington State Law Library. Exceptions are provided for workers who can verify a need under the Americans … [Read more...] about Washington Supreme Court requires vaccination for employees
Seeking Attorney for Housing Justice Project Clallam-Jefferson county
The Clallam-Jefferson County Pro Bono Lawyers group is hiring a staff attorney for a grant funded Housing Justice Project. The Housing Justice Project (HJP) is a homelessness prevention program providing accessible legal services to low-income, residential tenants facing eviction in Clallam and Jefferson Counties. Legal assistance is through counsel and advice, negotiated … [Read more...] about Seeking Attorney for Housing Justice Project Clallam-Jefferson county
Covid-19 vaccination proof required by NY Federal judge
For the sentencing of Allison Mack, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis has ordered that courtroom seating will be limited and all people entering the courtroom will be required to show proof of vaccination. Judge Garaufis is the senior U.S. District Court judge for the eastern district of New York. Allison Mack was a Smallville actress plead guilty to racketeering and conspiracy to … [Read more...] about Covid-19 vaccination proof required by NY Federal judge
Landlord tenant lawyers and the pandemic
If you are looking for a lawyer to help you with a landlord tenant matter in Clallam County, try calling the lawyers on this page. The COVID troubles It's not easy for tenants or landlords during the the COVID-19 pandemic. ClallamCountyBar.com encourages everyone to be polite and respectful and to try to work things out on your own. Nobody "wins" in court. For tenants, … [Read more...] about Landlord tenant lawyers and the pandemic
Dennis Dickson J.D.: In memoriam 2021
Long time Clallam County lawyer Dennis Dickson passed away on May 21, 2021. Dennis was 75. He practiced most of his career as a city attorney for Port Angeles. He was known for his dedication to protecting the Port Angeles community, hard work, compassion, fair treatment of everyone in the legal system, and for being a lawyer others could look to for inspiration. He was never … [Read more...] about Dennis Dickson J.D.: In memoriam 2021