Practice of Law Board
Board Responsibilities
The Practice of Law Board is a Washington Supreme Court-created board governed by rule 25 of the Washington Supreme Court’s General Rules (GR). The Board's responsibilities include:
- Educating the Public. The Board educates the public about how to receive competent legal assistance.
- Innovating Delivery of Legal Services. The Board considers and recommends to the Supreme Court new and innovative ways to provide legal and law-related services.
- On Dec. 5, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court entered an order authorizing a 10-year pilot test of entity regulation. For more information, please visit the Entity Regulation Pilot Project webpage.
- On Dec. 5, 2024, the Washington Supreme Court entered an order authorizing a 10-year pilot test of entity regulation. For more information, please visit the Entity Regulation Pilot Project webpage.
- Referring UPL Complaints. The Board receives complaints alleging the unauthorized practice of law in Washington and refers the complaints to appropriate enforcement agencies. More information on how to report UPL below.
Meetings
The Board meetings are open to the public. Agendas will be posted on this page. Zoom link and call-in information is listed on each meeting's agenda.
Upcoming Meetings
June 18, 2025 | July 16, 2025 | Aug. 20, 2025 | Sept. 17, 2025
Meeting Minutes
FY 2024 Annual Report
Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaints
The Practice of Law Board is authorized by the Washington Supreme Court to receive complaints that allege the unauthorized practice of law (UPL) in Washington. The Board refers complaints to appropriate enforcement agencies. The Board does not have the authority to investigate complaints or determine whether a particular action is the authorized practice of law. You may also file a complaint directly with the Attorney General’s office and/or with your local police department or sheriff’s office.
Public Records: Unauthorized practice of law complaints submitted to the WSBA or the Practice of Law Board are subject to the WSBA's public records policy and subject to disclosure. Please redact sensitive information prior to submission.
Unauthorized Practice of Law Complaint Form
GR 24 — Definition of the Practice of Law
RCW 2.48.180 — Unauthorized Practice of Law Statute
Unauthorized Practice of Law Resources
Contact Us
Entity Regulation Pilot Project: EntityRegulationPilot@wsba.org
Unauthorized Practice of Law: UPL@wsba.org
Practice of Law Board, General Inquiries:
Chair: Lesli Ashley
Staff Liaisons: Robert Henry and Anne Trent
Board of Governors Liaison: Kristina Larry
