Public Statement of Support for the Washington Appellate Project by the Unionized Public Defenders of King and Spokane Counties

August 24, 2026 – Today, unionized public defenders from King and Spokane Counties published a public statement in support of the Washington Appellate Project (WAP).

The statement recognizes WAP’s important role in providing high-quality appellate representation to indigent clients throughout Washington and expresses solidarity with WAP during the organization’s ongoing dispute with the Washington State Office of Public Defense (OPD).

WAP is grateful for the support of our colleagues in the public defense community as we continue working with OPD towards an ethical contract that allows us to serve our indigent clients effectively as the State Constitution requires.