Revised Code of Washington
2024 Archive

Chapter 2.48 RCW
STATE BAR ACT
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2.48.010Objects and powers.
2.48.020First members.
2.48.021New members.
2.48.030Board of governors.
2.48.035Board of governors—Membership—Effect of creation of new congressional districts or boundaries.
2.48.040State bar governed by board of governors.
2.48.050Powers of governors.
2.48.060Admission and disbarment.
2.48.070Admission of veterans.
2.48.080Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if in service.
2.48.090Admission of veterans—Establishment of requirements if discharged.
2.48.110Admission of veterans—Fees of veterans.
2.48.130Membership fee—Active.
2.48.140Membership fee—Inactive.
2.48.150Admission fees.
2.48.160Suspension for nonpayment of fees.
2.48.166Admission to or suspension from practice—Noncompliance with support order—Rules.
2.48.170Only active members may practice law.
2.48.180Definitions—Unlawful practice a crime—Cause for discipline—Unprofessional conduct—Defense—Injunction—Remedies—Costs—Attorneys' fees—Time limit for action.
2.48.190Qualifications on admission to practice.
2.48.200Restrictions on practice by certain officers.
2.48.220Grounds of disbarment or suspension.
2.48.230Code of ethics.
NOTES:
Rules of court: See Rules of Professional Responsibility, Rules for Lawyer Discipline, also Admission to Practice Rules.
School district hearings, hearing officers as members of state bar association: RCW 28A.405.310.
Statute law committee, membership on: RCW 1.08.001.