Ireland joined the United Kingdom and France extending the definition of domestic violence to include emotional abuse and coercive control. The definitions in these countries expand the basis for a protection order and criminalize coercive control. Washington State law is not quite as clear, but for non-criminal cases is consistent with these European jurisdictions. … [Read more...] about Coercive control and emotional abuse illegal in U.K., France, Ireland –and Clallam?
Practice areas
Brent Basden swearing in ceremony Jan 2, 2019
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
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
Free Landlord/Tenant CLE
CJCPBL is collaborating with WSBA and Kitsap Legal Services to host two clinics on Veteran specific tenant/landlord matters, and a free CLE on the same topic. The CLE and first clinic will be held in Bremerton on Saturday, July 28th. The CLE will begin at 9:30 a.m., lunch will be provided at 1:15 p.m. (courtesy of WSBA), and the clinic will be held immediately following at … [Read more...] about Free Landlord/Tenant CLE
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