King County Court Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before filing a motion to withdraw, counsel must confer with the client and attempt to determine whether the client objects.

Prior to filing a motion to withdraw, counsel shall conference with the client and attempt to ascertain whether the client objects to the motion.

Before pursuing a contemplated motion, moving counsel must confer with counsel for all affected parties to determine whether it will be opposed, except for motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.

Counsel for a moving party shall confer with the counsel of all parties affected by the requested relief to determine whether a contemplated motion will be opposed. Such a conference is required for all motions except motions to dismiss the entire action or indictment, motions for summary judgment, and motions for new trial.