This summary is not the rule. The rule text controls.
If a lawyer in Washington gets disbarred, this rule explains how they can try to get their law license back. It sets out the waiting period a person must go through before they can even ask to be reinstated, and it lists what they need to prove to the court or bar association. This usually includes showing they understand why they were disbarred, that they've changed, and that they're fit to practice law again.
The person asking for reinstatement has to file a formal petition and go through a review process. This often means paying back any money owed from the original case, showing good moral character, and proving they've kept up with legal knowledge during the time they were disbarred. The bar or a review board looks at all of this before deciding whether to recommend giving the person their license back.
This rule matters most to disbarred lawyers who want to practice law again someday. It also matters to the public, because it makes sure someone doesn't get their license back automatically. They have to prove they deserve a second chance and that letting them practice again won't put clients or the legal system at risk.
