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Transcribe court proceedings myself?

Dec 28, 2015 Appellate Law

Will I be allowed to transcribe court proceedings for an appeal myself or do they have to be done by a professional? It will have to be done by a professional. If there was a court reporter present, that...

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Is it necessary to file a motion for reconsideration before a trial court decision can be appealed?

Dec 21, 2015 Appellate Law

The short answer is probably not. There is no general rule in Washington saying you have to file a motion for reconsideration before filing an appeal. However, the answer to this question is going to depend on so many...

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Can the court dismiss my appeal?

Oct 25, 2013 Appellate Law

Yes, there are a few different ways your appeal could be dismissed by the court prior to a final ruling in the case. By Request First, the court could dismiss your appeal at your request. You are always free...

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Who can attend an oral argument?

Oct 7, 2013 Appellate Law

With only a few exceptions, oral arguments are open to the public and anyone is permitted to attend. There are three appellate courts and a supreme court in Washington. The three appellate courts are located in Seattle, Tacoma, and...

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Are there costs involved with filing an appeal?

Sep 16, 2013 Appellate Law

Yes, there are costs involved in filing an appeal, above and beyond what an attorney would charge. First, there is a filing fee for filing the appeal. The cost for filing an appeal in the State of Washington at...

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Who can file an appeal?

Aug 21, 2013 Appellate Law

Any party to a lawsuit who received an unfavorable ruling from a court can file an appeal. Someone who is not a party to the suit does not have authority to file an appeal. Also, as discussed in an...

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Do I have to live in the state where I appeal my judgment?

Jul 29, 2013 Appellate Law

No. As long as the court has jurisdiction over your dispute, where you live does not affect whether you can appeal a judgment. Jurisdiction & Venue Where you live may have an impact on legal issues known as jurisdiction...

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Should I hire a new lawyer for my appeal, or have my trial lawyer handle the appeal for me?

May 20, 2013 Appellate Law

There are advantages and disadvantages to both. By using your trial lawyer to handle your appeal, you benefit from the fact that he or she does not have to become familiar with the case, like a new attorney would....

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I have some new evidence that was not presented at trial, can I bring that up on appeal?

Apr 24, 2013 Appellate Law

With few exceptions, the court of appeals does not consider any new evidence on appeal. The appeals court is primarily concerned with determining whether a mistake was made by the trial court based upon the evidence the trial court...

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What happens to the trial court order or judgment while my appeal is pending?

Mar 27, 2013 Appellate Law

The trial court’s order generally stays in place and can be enforced while you appeal your case. This means that if a judgment has been entered against you, the other side can take collection action on the judgment or...

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