Helpful Links and Resources

The Bar Association and its members work hard on behalf of our local community. A thriving pro bono practice is now functioning that can trace its roots to the advice clinics held in the 1970s. The Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center was created almost entirely through the efforts of county lawyers. The Association has also established a unique scholarship fund for Olympic College students, with the initial fund memorializing Merrill Wallace, our first President.

Kitsap County Bar Association Bylaws (PDF)

Poulsbo CLE Materials

• The Land Use Hearing (PDF)
• Professional Responsibility in the Time of COVID-19 (PDF)
• Colorado v Baca Amicus Brief and Motion (PDF)

October 2021 CLE Materials

• Small Community Conflicts (PDF)
• Report Presentation on Gender and Race (PDF)
• State v Blake Presentation (PDF)
• Kitsap County Superior Court
• Kitsap County District Court
• Bainbridge Island Municipal Court
• Bremerton Municipal Court
• Port Orchard Municipal Court
• Poulsbo Municipal Court

Legal Assistance

• Washington Courts
• Kitsap Legal Services
• NW Justice Project

Dispute Resolution

• Kitsap County Dispute Resolution Center

Property Records, Kitsap County

• Kitsap County Assessor
• Kitsap County Auditor
• Parcel Search

Municipal Resources

• City of Bainbridge Island
• Public Records Request, City of Bainbridge Island
• Bremerton
• Port Orchard
• Poulsbo

County Resources

• Kitsap County

Legal Support and Resources During the COVID-19 Pandemic

• www.governor.wa.gov
• www.cdc.gov
• Kitsap Public Health District

Housing

• Assistance for Renters: No Evictions allowed for 30 days. Governor Jay Inslee has prevented residential landlords from serving a notice of unlawful detainer for default payment of rent for the next 30 days. Additionally, law enforcement may not enforce eviction orders based solely on nonpayment of rent. www.governor.wa.gov
• Assistance for Home Owners: The Federal Housing Finance Agency directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days due to the COVID-19 outbreak. sf.freddiemac.com/working-with-us/foreclosure-prevention/overview
• Assistance with Utility Payments: The governor called on all public utilities in Washington state to ensure the health and safety of their employees and the public by suspending disconnection tariffs for nonpayment during this emergency; waiving late fees for customers who are out of work or offering customers payment plans; and expanding bill assistance programs for customers who are economically impacted by this emergency. Puget Sound Energy, among other utilities, has taken steps to assist customers, contact them directly to find out how they can help reduce / defer payments. www.pse.com

Business

• Financial Support for Small Businesses Through the SBA: www.sba.gov
• Also, up to $5 million of the Governor’s Strategic Reserve Funds will be made available as small grants to small businesses across the state to help prevent closure due to COVID-19. The state Department of Commerce will coordinate an application process.  startup.choosewashingtonstate.com/links/…