Request Public Defense public records

If you were represented by a DPD attorney and would like your case file, please see the attorney who represented you.

Request public records from DPD 

Download and complete either the PDF or Word version of the request form:

Public Records Request form in Word (83KB)

Public Records Request form in PDF (589KB)

Submit your request by mail or online

By mail

Your letter must include the requester's:

• Name
• Address
• Phone number
• Email address
• Clear and detailed description of the specific records they are requesting.

Send your letter to

Public Records Officer
Department of Public Defense
710 Second Ave., Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98104

Online

You may also submit your request using the King County online portal. Click on "Make a Public Disclosure Request," then choose "Executive Branch," then click on "Public Defenders" in the final menu. 

Our response

A written response to your request will be issued within 5 business days from the receipt of your request. 

You can request records from the Department of Public Defense (DPD) under the provisions of the Washington State Public Disclosure Law (RCW 42.56)