W. Brent Basden will be sworn in as Clallam County Superior Court Judge at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 2, 2019 in courtroom one. A reception will follow. Mr. Basden will replace Erik Rohrer who will be moving to the Clallam County District Court II, in Forks. Mr. Basden grew up in Port Angeles and graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1984. After graduating from law … [Read more...] about Brent Basden swearing in ceremony Jan 2, 2019
Family Law
Brandon Mack appointed as Family Court Commissioner
Brandon Mack has been appointed Family Court Commissioner for the Clallam County Superior Court. Mr. Mack has served as an assistant Attorney General with the Port Angeles office of the Attorney General since 2010. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont in 1998 and graduated magna cum laude from Seattle University School of Law in 2009. The … [Read more...] about Brandon Mack appointed as Family Court Commissioner
CLE: Domestic Violence: A View from the Bench -September 7
The Clallam County Bar Association will host a CLE: ‘Domestic Violence: A View from the Bench’ by Kitsap County District Court Judge James Riehl, Ret. Noon-1:00 pm at Kokopelli Grill, Friday, September 7th. Approved for 1 CLE General Credit. Judge Riehl regularly presents for the National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA). … [Read more...] about CLE: Domestic Violence: A View from the Bench -September 7
Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative’s) Rights law: Senate Bill 5598
By Mark K. Baumann, J.D., © 2018 Effective June 7, 2018, Washington has a new law that allows for grandparents and other relatives by blood or marriage (including step-family members) the potential chance to gain visitation rights with a child who is not their own biological child. The non-parent must prove they have a strong relationship with the child and that the … [Read more...] about Washington’s new Grandparent’s (and Relative’s) Rights law: Senate Bill 5598
Domestic Violence Pro Bono Clinic- June 23, 2017
The Law Office of Mark Baumann is hosting a domestic violence legal clinic, starting tomorrow, June 23, 2017 through December 31, 2017. They are attempting to reach out to domestic violence victims and help them to achieve safety and stability through guiding them with free counsel and legal paperwork drafting for domestic violence protection orders. They encourage eligible … [Read more...] about Domestic Violence Pro Bono Clinic- June 23, 2017
Law at the Landing- June 24
The Clallam County Bar Association is hosting Law at the Landing this Saturday from noon to 3:00. This drop-in clinic is a great way to serve your community without committing to long term representation. Contact Shauna Rogers if you are available to volunteer at 360.504.2422. … [Read more...] about Law at the Landing- June 24