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Washington Revised Code Title 2. Courts of Record § 2.44.040. Change of attorneys

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The attorney in an action or special proceeding, may be changed at any time before judgment or final determination as follows:

(1) Upon his or her own consent, filed with the clerk or entered upon the minutes; or

(2) Upon the order of the court, or a judge thereof, on the application of the client, or for other sufficient cause; but no such change can be made until the charges of such attorney have been paid by the party asking such change to be made.

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