Amicus Request Form

The Washington Defender Association (WDA) participates in amicus activities on behalf of indigent criminal defendants and other individuals whose lives are impacted by our justice systems. WDA’s amicus work is focused on the rights of indigent defendants, issues related to public/indigent defense and other injustices that impact marginalized individuals in our community. Through our amicus work we seek to improve the administration of justice and stimulate efforts to remedy inadequacies in substantive and procedural law that contribute to injustice. If you would like WDA to either sign on to or draft an amicus brief on a case you are currently involved in please fill out our amicus request form below.

Contact Information

Name of Individual Submitting Request

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Case Information

Case Name

What court will the amicus brief be filed in? Please include docket number, if known.

What lower court decision is being appealed?

Amicus Brief Due Date

Amicus Brief Author Name

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Amicus Brief Author Email

Amicus Brief Author Phone

Merits Brief Due Date

Merit Brief Author Name

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Merit Brief Author Email

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Brief Summary of Facts

Procedural History

Why is this case important?

What other organizations are invited to participate as an amicus?

Please provide any other information you believe will be relevant to WDA's review of your request. For example: is there legislation pending, recent enactments, or case law that might affect the court's ability or willingness to rule?

Please attach final or draft pleadings in this matter.

Amicus Request Form

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