Criminal Law Section
The Criminal Law Section seeks the participation of the Bar, including prosecutors and defense counsel, by providing a forum for the exchange of ideas in the areas of criminal law, correction, procedure, and evidence. The section works with pending legislation and development of statutory enactments to improve and facilitate the administration of justice within the criminal arena.
With an equal number of defense and prosecuting attorney positions, the executive board champions the rights of both the accused and victims in the criminal justice system. Activities include publishing a newsletter, as well as assisting with the Criminal Law Institute.
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The Criminal Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, upcoming events, newsletters, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
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Upcoming Programs
NEW Webcast! The 31st Annual Criminal Justice Institute
Presented in partnership with the WSBA Criminal Law Section
Join us online for a full-day program highlighting professionals in the field, academics and practitioners, all lending important perspectives to crucial criminal justice topics in the state of Washington. Learn tips for spotting forgery and for bringing and defending dog bite claims. Hear important updates on ethics; search and seizure; fish and wildlife; three strikes; and the Mental Health Services Act.
When: Oct. 11, 2024
Time: 8:25 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PDT
Credits:
1.00 Ethics
4.75 Law & Legal Procedure
1.00 Other
The Latest Criminal Caselaw Notebook for Free
As a benefit to Criminal Law Section members, download the 2024 Criminal Caselaw Notebook, prepared by the Hon. Ron Kessler. If you are having trouble accessing the documents, contact sections@wsba.org.
Newsletters
Archived issues are available to section members upon request. To request an issue, please email sections@wsba.org.
Executive Committee
Chair: Tracey Munger (2023-2024) Chair-Elect: Vacant (2023-2024) Immediate Past Chair: Josephine Townsend (2023-2024) Secretary/Treasurer: Nicholas Holce (2023-2024) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Vacant Board of Governors Liaisons*: Allison Widney (2023-2024) *Nonvoting member | At-Large Members Representing Defense: John Strait (2021-2024) At-Large Members Representing Prosecution: Vacant (2021-2024) |
Executive Committee Meetings
The Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section conducts meetings from time to time. As meetings are scheduled, details will appear in the events section of this page.
Please contact committee members for any other details on their upcoming meetings and locations.
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact the section chair, Tracey Munger.
