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Washington Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct – 2026

The Rules for Enforcement of Lawyer Conduct govern Washington's lawyer discipline system: how grievances are made and investigated, the role of disciplinary counsel and the hearing officer, the Disciplinary Board, the sanctions available, reinstatement, and proceedings for incapacity.

Browse all 133 rules of the 2026 edition organized by section below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Sections

Title 1 – Scope, Jurisdiction, and Definitions Title 2 – Organization and Structure Title 3 – Access and Notice Title 4 – General Procedural Rules Title 5 – Grievance Investigations and Disposition Title 6 – Diversion Title 7 – Interim Procedures Title 8 – Disability Proceedings Title 9 – Resolutions Without Hearing Title 10 – Hearing Procedures Title 11 – Review by Board Title 12 – Review by Supreme Court Title 13 – Sanctions and Remedies Title 14 – Duties on Suspension or Disbarment Title 15 – Trust Account Examinations, Overdraft Notification, and IOLTA Title 16 – Effect of These Rules On Pending Proceedings
Title 1 – Scope, Jurisdiction, and Definitions Rules 1.1–1.5 Title 2 – Organization and Structure Rules 2.1–2.14 Title 3 – Access and Notice Rules 3.1–3.6 Title 4 – General Procedural Rules Rules 4.1–4.10 Title 5 – Grievance Investigations and Disposition Rules 5.1–5.8 Title 6 – Diversion Rules 6.1–6.9 Title 7 – Interim Procedures Rules 7.1–7.7 Title 8 – Disability Proceedings Rules 8.1–8.10 Title 9 – Resolutions Without Hearing Rules 9.1–9.4 Title 10 – Hearing Procedures Rules 10.1–10.16 Title 11 – Review by Board Rules 11.1–11.14 Title 12 – Review by Supreme Court Rules 12.1–12.9 Title 13 – Sanctions and Remedies Rules 13.1–13.9 Title 14 – Duties on Suspension or Disbarment Rules 14.1–14.4 Title 15 – Trust Account Examinations, Overdraft Notification, and IOLTA Rules 15.1–15.7 Title 16 – Effect of These Rules On Pending Proceedings Rule 16.1