Areas of Practice

Child Support

Dissolution

Domestic Violence

Parenting Plan

pro se + affordable legal services = LLLT

Washington is the first state in the country to offer an option for affordable legal services. In order to help meet the needs of those unable to afford the services of a lawyer the Washington Supreme Court of 2012 created the limited license legal technician.

Legal technicians consult with and advise family law clients, complete and file court documents, assist pro se clients at certain types of hearings, and advise and participate in mediation, arbitration, and settlement conferences.

They also help with court scheduling and support clients in navigating the legal system. LLLTs are well trained, experienced, and competent legal professionals who can provide you with the legal help you need.

Also known as a legal technician or a LLLT (pronounced triple LT), the LLLT is licensed by the Washington Supreme Court to advise and assist people going through divorce, child custody, and other family law matters in Washington.

Recent Amendments to APR 28 and LLLT Rules of Professional Conduct

On May 1, 2019, the Washington Supreme Court adopted amendments to APR 28, Appendix APR 28 regulations, the LLLT RPC and the lawyer RPC. These amendments, which expand the LLLT scope of practice, were effective on June 4, 2019. However, as permitted by Appendix APR 28 Regulation 3C, the LLLT Board requires all LLLTs to complete supplemental education prior to engaging in the expanded scope permitted by these amendments. LLLTs must complete the supplemental education by Feb. 1, 2021, in order to maintain their LLLT license.