Washington Attorney CE audits & penalties
What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in Washington, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
Failure to pay the license fee or comply with licensing requirements — including MCLE, the Client Protection Fund assessment, and trust-account reporting — leads to a Supreme Court order of suspension under APR 17. Reinstatement after nonpayment suspension costs two times the license fee plus late fee and CPF assessment.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Washington Supreme Court (APR 17); WSBA
Related
- Full requirements: Washington Attorney CE requirements
- When it's due: Washington Attorney license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Washington Attorney CE category requirements
- What it costs: Washington Attorney license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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