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member bar in Washington

30 Washington opinions name it 2 courts 1895–2026 2 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Washington courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (4)

CaseFollowedCited
Fray ex rel. Fray v. Spokane Countygreen
wash · 1998 · cited in 2 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006Fray, 134 Wash.2d at 643-44 , 952 P.2d 601 (footnotes omitted).

2006Fray, 134 Wn.2d at 643-44 (footnotes omitted).

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State Ex Rel. Foster v. Washington State Bar Ass'ngreen
wash · 1945 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Foster v. Wash. State Bar Ass’n, 23 Wn.2d 800, 805 , 162 P.2d 261 (1945) (“The state bar act . . . provides that no person may engage in the practice of law in this state unless and until he becomes a member of the state bar association.”).

2021Foster v. Wash. State Bar Ass’n, 23 Wn.2d 800, 805 , 162 P.2d 261 (1945) (“The state bar act . . . provides that no person may engage in the practice of law in this state unless and until he becomes a member of the state bar association.”).

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Jackson v. American Yorkshire Clubgreen
iand · 1971 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1991–1991
1 sentence

1991See Jackson *935 v. American Yorkshire Club, [ 340 F. Supp. 628 (N.D.

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State v. Griffingreen
kan · 1970 · cited in 1 Washington opinions naming this issue, 1982–1982
2 sentences

1982State v. Piche, 71 Wn.2d 583, 591 , 430 P.2d 522 (1967); see also State v. Griffin, 205 Kan. 370 , 469 P.2d 417 (1970); Wilson v. Gaffney, 454 F.2d 142 (10th Cir. 1972).

1982State v. Piche, 71 Wn.2d 583, 591 , 430 P.2d 522 (1967); see also State v. Griffin, 205 Kan. 370 , 469 P.2d 417 (1970); Wilson v. Gaffney, 454 F.2d 142 (10th Cir. 1972).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Washington. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (31)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Hicks green
wash · 2008
2 sentences

2013Hicks, 163 Wn.2d at 486 .

2013Hicks, 163 Wn.2d at 486 .

32013–2013
State v. Wilson green
washctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2010"The court denied the motion, expressing concern for the `thousands upon thousands upon thousands of dollars' Asotin County would have to pay if experienced counsel was appointed." Id. at 178, 181 P.3d 887 (quoting Report of Proceedings at 7). ¶ 53 Later in the proceeding, the appointed attorney filed a motion to withdraw based largely on the court's denial of her motion for co-counsel.

2010“The court denied the motion, expressing concern for the ‘thousands upon thousands upon thousands of dollars’ Asotin County would have to pay if experienced counsel was appointed.” Id. at 178 (quoting Report of Proceedings at 7). ¶45 Later in the proceeding, the appointed attorney filed a motion to withdraw based largely on the court’s denial of her motion for cocounsel.

22010–2010
Hallmann v. STURM RUGER & COMPANY green
washctapp · 1982
2 sentences

2009Id. at 54-56 . ¶21 We discern significant obvious differences between removing a member of the bar from a civil case and revoking an attorney’s permissive pro hac vice status.

2009Id. at 54-56 , 639 P.2d 805 . ¶ 21 We discern significant obvious differences between removing a member of the bar from a civil case and revoking an attorney's permissive pro hac vice status.

22009–2009
Hill v. GTE Directories Sales Corp. green
washctapp · 1993
2 sentences

2001App. 132 , 856 P.2d 746 (1993) (juror’s association with a member of defense counsel’s law firm, not disclosed at voir dire, could not have been challenged for cause and did not entitle plaintiff to new trial); State v. Tigano, 63 Wn.

2001And this is why this is sometimes referred to as the Oprah Winfrey or Phil Donahue method of jury selection." Report of Proceedings at 22, January 10, 2000. [2] Report of Proceedings at 19, January 10, 2000. [3] Report of Proceedings at 30-31, January 10, 2000. [4] See, e.g., State v. Carlson, 61 Wash.App. 865 , 812 P.2d 536 (1991) (juror's failure to reveal her knowledge of the subject of sexual abuse at voir dire did not warrant a new trial for a rape defendant because such knowledge would not have supported a challenge for cause), review denied, 120 Wash.2d 1022 , 844 P.2d 1017 (1993); Hill

22001–2001
State v. Tigano green
washctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2001App. 132 , 856 P.2d 746 (1993) (juror’s association with a member of defense counsel’s law firm, not disclosed at voir dire, could not have been challenged for cause and did not entitle plaintiff to new trial); State v. Tigano, 63 Wn.

2001And this is why this is sometimes referred to as the Oprah Winfrey or Phil Donahue method of jury selection." Report of Proceedings at 22, January 10, 2000. [2] Report of Proceedings at 19, January 10, 2000. [3] Report of Proceedings at 30-31, January 10, 2000. [4] See, e.g., State v. Carlson, 61 Wash.App. 865 , 812 P.2d 536 (1991) (juror's failure to reveal her knowledge of the subject of sexual abuse at voir dire did not warrant a new trial for a rape defendant because such knowledge would not have supported a challenge for cause), review denied, 120 Wash.2d 1022 , 844 P.2d 1017 (1993); Hill

22001–2001
National Bank of Washington v. McCrillis green
wash · 1942
2 sentences

1994McCrillis, 15 Wn.2d at 354 .

1994McCrillis, 15 Wn.2d at 354 .

21983–1994
In Re the Discipline of Little green
wash · 1952
2 sentences

1964In re Sherman, 58 Wn. (2d) 1, 354 P. (2d) 888 ; In re Little, 40 Wn. (2d) 421, 244 P. (2d) 255 . (2) Admission to the practice of law before the courts of record of this state is a prerequisite to holding the office of judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Seattle (RCW 35.20.170), and a judge thereof, although prohibited by statute (RCW 35.20.170) from the practice of law during his tenure, remains a member of the bar of this state (RCW 2.48.021). (3) The Municipal Court of the City of Seattle is not a court of record, and the office of judge of such court is subject to forfeiture.

1964In re Sherman, 58 Wn. (2d) 1, 354 P. (2d) 888 ; In re Little, 40 Wn. (2d) 421, 244 P. (2d) 255 . (2) Admission to the practice of law before the courts of record of this state is a prerequisite to holding the office of judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Seattle (RCW 35.20.170), and a judge thereof, although prohibited by statute (RCW 35.20.170) from the practice of law during his tenure, remains a member of the bar of this state (RCW 2.48.021). (3) The Municipal Court of the City of Seattle is not a court of record, and the office of judge of such court is subject to forfeiture.

21960–1964
United States v. Gonzalez-Lopez green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2026A defendant cannot “insist on representation by a person who is not a member of the bar, [nor can they] demand that a court honor his waiver of conflict-free representation.” United States v. Gonzales-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140, 152 , 126 S. Ct. 2557 , 165 L.

2026A defendant cannot “insist on representation by a person who is not a member of the bar, [nor can they] demand that a court honor his waiver of conflict-free representation.” United States v. Gonzales-Lopez, 548 U.S. 140, 152 , 126 S. Ct. 2557 , 165 L.

12026–2026
Lillions v. Gibbs red
wash · 1955
2 sentences

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

12011–2011
Boe v. Gorton green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

12011–2011
Berge v. Gorton green
wash · 1977
2 sentences

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

12011–2011
Blue Sky Advocates v. State green
wash · 1986
2 sentences

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

2011A writ may issue if the attorney general fails to make any decision or if the decision constitutes an abuse of discretion—i.e. a "`willful and unreasoning action, [taken] without consideration and in disregard of facts or circumstances.'" Boe, 88 Wash.2d at 774-75 , 567 P.2d 197 (quoting Lillions v. Gibbs, 47 Wash.2d 629, 633 , 289 P.2d 203 (1955)); Blue Sky Advocates, 107 Wash.2d at 117-18 , 727 P.2d 644 (quoting Berge, 88 Wash.2d at 761-62 , 567 P.2d 187 ).

12011–2011
Fray v. Spokane County green
wash · 1998
1 sentence

2006Fray, 134 Wash.2d at 643-44 , 952 P.2d 601 (footnotes omitted).

12006–2006
State v. Carlson green
washctapp · 1991
2 sentences

2001And this is why this is sometimes referred to as the Oprah Winfrey or Phil Donahue method of jury selection." Report of Proceedings at 22, January 10, 2000. [2] Report of Proceedings at 19, January 10, 2000. [3] Report of Proceedings at 30-31, January 10, 2000. [4] See, e.g., State v. Carlson, 61 Wash.App. 865 , 812 P.2d 536 (1991) (juror's failure to reveal her knowledge of the subject of sexual abuse at voir dire did not warrant a new trial for a rape defendant because such knowledge would not have supported a challenge for cause), review denied, 120 Wash.2d 1022 , 844 P.2d 1017 (1993); Hill

2001And this is why this is sometimes referred to as the Oprah Winfrey or Phil Donahue method of jury selection." Report of Proceedings at 22, January 10, 2000. [2] Report of Proceedings at 19, January 10, 2000. [3] Report of Proceedings at 30-31, January 10, 2000. [4] See, e.g., State v. Carlson, 61 Wash.App. 865 , 812 P.2d 536 (1991) (juror's failure to reveal her knowledge of the subject of sexual abuse at voir dire did not warrant a new trial for a rape defendant because such knowledge would not have supported a challenge for cause), review denied, 120 Wash.2d 1022 , 844 P.2d 1017 (1993); Hill

12001–2001
Smith v. Phillips green
scotus · 1982
2 sentences

2001Smith v. Phillips, 455 U.S. 209, 215 , 102 S.Ct. 940 , 71 L.Ed.2d 78 (1982).

2001Smith v. Phillips, 455 U.S. 209, 215 , 102 S.Ct. 940 , 71 L.Ed.2d 78 (1982).

12001–2001
Baldwin v. Sisters of Providence in Washington, Inc. green
wash · 1989
2 sentences

1997RCW 31.12.295 does not define "cause,” 13 nor is legislative guidance provided elsewhere. 14 Galbraith urges this court to adopt the definition of "just cause” applied in employment termination cases, as set forth in Baldwin v. Sisters of Providence in Wash., Inc., 112 Wn.2d 127, 139 , 769 P.2d 298 (1989): "just cause” is a fair and honest cause or reason, regulated by good faith on the part of the party exercising the power.

1997RCW 31.12.295 does not define "cause,” 13 nor is legislative guidance provided elsewhere. 14 Galbraith urges this court to adopt the definition of "just cause” applied in employment termination cases, as set forth in Baldwin v. Sisters of Providence in Wash., Inc., 112 Wn.2d 127, 139 , 769 P.2d 298 (1989): "just cause” is a fair and honest cause or reason, regulated by good faith on the part of the party exercising the power.

11997–1997
In Re Woodward green
mo · 1957
2 sentences

1988In re Woodward, supra at 393-94 .

1988In re Woodward, supra at 393-94 .

11988–1988
State v. Piche green
wash · 1967
2 sentences

1982State v. Piche, 71 Wn.2d 583, 591 , 430 P.2d 522 (1967); see also State v. Griffin, 205 Kan. 370 , 469 P.2d 417 (1970); Wilson v. Gaffney, 454 F.2d 142 (10th Cir. 1972).

1982State v. Piche, 71 Wn.2d 583, 591 , 430 P.2d 522 (1967); see also State v. Griffin, 205 Kan. 370 , 469 P.2d 417 (1970); Wilson v. Gaffney, 454 F.2d 142 (10th Cir. 1972).

11982–1982
Charles J. Wilson, A/K/A James Griffin v. R. J. Gaffney, Warden green
ca10 · 1972
1 sentence

1982State v. Piche, 71 Wn.2d 583, 591 , 430 P.2d 522 (1967); see also State v. Griffin, 205 Kan. 370 , 469 P.2d 417 (1970); Wilson v. Gaffney, 454 F.2d 142 (10th Cir. 1972).

11982–1982
State ex rel. Reynolds v. Dinger green
wis · 1961
2 sentences

1981Reynolds v. Dinger, 14 Wis. 2d 193 , 109 N.W.2d 685 (1961). 3 RCW 2.48.170 provides: "No person shall practice law in this state subsequent to the first meeting of the state bar unless he shall he an active member thereof as hereinbefore defined: Provided, That a member of the bar in good standing in any other state or jurisdiction shall be entitled to appear in the courts of this state under such rules as the board of governors may prescribe." RCW 2.48.180 provides: "Any person who, not being an active member of the state bar, or who after he had been disbarred or while suspended from members

1981Reynolds v. Dinger, 14 Wis. 2d 193 , 109 N.W.2d 685 (1961). 3 RCW 2.48.170 provides: "No person shall practice law in this state subsequent to the first meeting of the state bar unless he shall he an active member thereof as hereinbefore defined: Provided, That a member of the bar in good standing in any other state or jurisdiction shall be entitled to appear in the courts of this state under such rules as the board of governors may prescribe." RCW 2.48.180 provides: "Any person who, not being an active member of the state bar, or who after he had been disbarred or while suspended from members

11981–1981
United States v. Tarlowski green
nyed · 1969
2 sentences

1979While declining to do so, the court also stated at page 465: Thus we join with the impressive array of United States Courts of Appeals that have uniformly rejected the contention that criminal defendants have a constitutional right to be represented by a friend who is neither a law school graduate nor a member of the bar. [Cases cited.] Defendant relies heavily on United States v. Tarlowski, 305 F. Supp. 112 (E.D.N.Y. 1969), which she contends recognized an accountant as "counsel." However, United States v. Tarlowski, supra is clearly distinguishable.

1979While declining to do so, the court also stated at page 465: Thus we join with the impressive array of United States Courts of Appeals that have uniformly rejected the contention that criminal defendants have a constitutional right to be represented by a friend who is neither a law school graduate nor a member of the bar. [Cases cited.] Defendant relies heavily on United States v. Tarlowski, 305 F. Supp. 112 (E.D.N.Y. 1969), which she contends recognized an accountant as "counsel." However, United States v. Tarlowski, supra is clearly distinguishable.

11979–1979
In re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of Bruen green
wash · 1918
1 sentence

1979See Code of 1881, § 3276, p. 570; Laws of 1891, § 9, p. 96; In re Bruen, 102 Wash. 472 , 172 P. 1152 (1918).

11979–1979
In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Livesey neutral
wash · 1975
2 sentences

1975In re Livesey, 85 Wn.2d 189, 193 , 532 P.2d 274 (1975).

1975In re Livesey, 85 Wn.2d 189, 193 , 532 P.2d 274 (1975).

11975–1975
In Re the Disciplinary Proceedings Against Sherman green
wash · 1960
2 sentences

1964In re Sherman, 58 Wn. (2d) 1, 354 P. (2d) 888 ; In re Little, 40 Wn. (2d) 421, 244 P. (2d) 255 . (2) Admission to the practice of law before the courts of record of this state is a prerequisite to holding the office of judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Seattle (RCW 35.20.170), and a judge thereof, although prohibited by statute (RCW 35.20.170) from the practice of law during his tenure, remains a member of the bar of this state (RCW 2.48.021). (3) The Municipal Court of the City of Seattle is not a court of record, and the office of judge of such court is subject to forfeiture.

1964In re Sherman, 58 Wn. (2d) 1, 354 P. (2d) 888 ; In re Little, 40 Wn. (2d) 421, 244 P. (2d) 255 . (2) Admission to the practice of law before the courts of record of this state is a prerequisite to holding the office of judge of the Municipal Court of the City of Seattle (RCW 35.20.170), and a judge thereof, although prohibited by statute (RCW 35.20.170) from the practice of law during his tenure, remains a member of the bar of this state (RCW 2.48.021). (3) The Municipal Court of the City of Seattle is not a court of record, and the office of judge of such court is subject to forfeiture.

11964–1964
State v. Canutt neutral
wash · 1901
1 sentence

1958A majority of the court, however, are unwilling to overrule State v. Canutt (1901), 26 Wash. 68 , 66 P. (2d) 130 .

11958–1958
In re the Motion to Admit Mosness to the Bar of this Court green
wis · 1876
11945–1945
In Re Van Bever green
ariz · 1940
2 sentences

1945The supreme court of Arizona, In re Van Bever, 55 Ariz. 368 , 101 P. (2d) 790 , held that a member of the bar of that state who left Arizona prior to the enactment of the state bar act (the statute being very similar to our own) and thereafter returned to Arizona was entitled to resume the practice of law in that state upon again taking up his residence therein.

1945The supreme court of Arizona, In re Van Bever, 55 Ariz. 368 , 101 P. (2d) 790 , held that a member of the bar of that state who left Arizona prior to the enactment of the state bar act (the statute being very similar to our own) and thereafter returned to Arizona was entitled to resume the practice of law in that state upon again taking up his residence therein.

11945–1945
In re Pierce green
wis · 1926
11945–1945
Spokane County v. Certain Lots in City of Spokane neutral
wash · 1930
11938–1938
In Re the Proceedings for the Disbarment of Finch neutral
wash · 1930
11938–1938
State ex rel. Schloss v. Superior Court neutral
wash · 1892
11895–1895

Statutes the citing opinions construe

WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.48.170 (4) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.04.190 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.06.040 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.36.070 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.36.080 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 2.36.100 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.130 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.150 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 4.44.240 (3) WA § Wash. Rev. Code § 9A.44.130 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

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