Criminal litigants who qualify will be appointed an attorney to represent them at their first court appearance if they cannot afford an attorney. Further Information is available from the Benton County Office of Public Defense or the Franklin County Office of Public Defense.
Many of our citizens cannot afford an attorney or simply choose to represent themselves. The Court is intent on providing access to the court for all citizens, and this page includes links to resources that may be of assistance to you.
Some Useful Links for Litigants Representing Themselves:
- Benton Franklin Legal Aid Program (financial limits apply)
- Northwest Justice (financial limits apply)
- Benton Franklin County Website - Domestic Information for Self Represented Litigants
- CLEAR Hotline
- Online Child Support Calculator from Washington Department of Child Support
- Family Court Facilitator
- Family Law Handbook
- Pro Se Family Law Information
- Self-Represented Persons in Superior Court Civil Proceedings
- Washington State Court Forms
- Washington State Court Rules
- WashingtonLawHelp.org
- WashingtonLawHelp Interactive Protection Order Website
You must be familiar with Benton Franklin Counties Superior Court Local Rules and use certain local forms. Click the link here to access Information and Forms by Case Type.
If you need an Interpreter for your hearing, please CLICK HERE to Request an Interpreter and follow the directions.
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