Welcome to WDA

WDA is a non-profit professional membership organization for Washington state public defender attorneys, social workers and investigators.  For more information on who we are and what we do, click here - About WDA.

Upcoming Teleseminars & CLEs

For those who have not had a chance to participate in past tele-seminars, the format is simple and convenient.  Registrants receive a toll free phone number and conference room code.  At the time of the event, dial the number & code and you will be connected to our live presentation.  All participants are on mute, but can indicate questions for the speaker using their telephone keypad.  Materials and instructions are distributed via email. To learn more about the upcoming teleseminars or to register, click here.

Join WDA

WDA membership is open to anyone working in the field of criminal or public defense.  For more information about membership, click here - Member Benefits

Case Assistance

WDA staff attorneys provide research and assistance on felony and misdemeanor cases.  Case assistance is a free resource for all Washington state public defenders.  Click here for information on how to get help with your felony case.  For help with a misdemeanor case, click here.

WDA's Immigration Project offers case assistance for attorneys representing non-citizen clients.  Click here for information on how to get assistance from the Immigration Project.

Note: Case assistance is only available to attorneys.  WDA cannot provide legal advice or representation directly to criminal defendants.

Quicklinks!

• CLE Registration
• Listserv Sign-Ups
• Streaming Videos