New Ways to Access Deskbooks
WSBA Deskbooks are comprehensive legal practice guides written by Washington practitioners for Washington practitioners. For nearly 50 years, these publications have served as indispensable resources across a wide range of practice areas, offering clear analysis, real-world insights, practice tips, forms, and checklists. Cited in more than 250 appellate decisions and developed by leading attorneys, judges, and scholars, Deskbooks are more than just references — they’re the foundation of competent, confident legal practice in Washington state.
Learn more about the history and impact of WSBA Deskbooks.
How to Access WSBA Deskbooks
WSBA Deskbooks are available through paid purchase or subscription, or you may access them for free through the Washington State Law Libraries.
Free Access Through Washington State Law Libraries
Through our partnership with the Washington State Law Libraries, you may access WSBA Deskbooks at no cost by checking them out through the library system. Both digital Deskbooks and hard copy volumes are available.
Please note: Library access works like a traditional checkout system. If a title is already in use, it may be temporarily unavailable, and access is not guaranteed or continuous.
Purchase Print or Digital Editions (One-Time Purchase)
WSBA Deskbooks are available for purchase in print or digital format for use in your own office library. Purchased editions are yours to keep permanently. This option provides reliable access without checkout limits, but does not include future updates or new editions unless separately purchased.
Subscribe for Annual Online Access (Paid Subscription)
Annual online subscriptions to WSBA Deskbooks are available for a fee.
Subscribers receive:
- 24/7 online access
- Powerful search functionality
- Continuous availability (no checkout limits)
- Automatic updates when new editions or supplements are released
- Subscriptions are billed annually and must be renewed to maintain access.
Which Option Is Right for You?
Need occasional access at no cost? Use the Washington State Law Libraries.
Want a permanent copy? Purchase print or digital editions.
Want uninterrupted, always-current online access? Purchase an annual subscription.
