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Attorney Programs

Eastern District of Washington Federal Bar Association

The Officers and Trustees elected for the 2025-2026 year:

President: Casey Bruner - Riverside NW Law Group

Vice President: Sawyer Margett - Riverside NW Law Group

Treasurer: 

Secretary: Justin Lonergan - Federal Defenders Office

Second Year Trustee: Asti Galina - Riverside NW Law Group

First Year Trustee: Abigail Maurer - Williams Kastner


National Federal Bar Association, Washington State Chapter

President: Diane Butler  
Website:  https://www.fedbar.org/washington-state-chapter/


Eastern District of Washington Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives


Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys

General Order 16-114-1 establishes a Pro Bono Panel of Attorneys for the representation of indigent pro se litigants in civil cases. If you or your firm are interested in participating on the Pro Bono Panel, please send an application letter, by:

Mail:

Paul Stewart, President

Paine Hamblen LLP

717 W. Sprague Avenue, Suite 1200

Spokane, WA 99201

Email: paul.stewart@painehamblen.com

Any attorney admitted to practice in the Eastern District is eligible to participate on the Panel. Applicants are encouraged to designate the types of cases for which they are, or are not, willing to accept appointment.