# CRLJ 4.2: Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4_2

## Section

- **Citation:** CRLJ 4.2
- **Heading:** Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Court Rules / Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / Civil Rules for Courts of Limited Jurisdiction / CRLJ 4.2

## Text

CRLJ 4.2
PROCESS—LIMITED REPRESENTATION

(a) An attorney may undertake to provide limited representation in accordance with RPC
1.2 to a person involved in a court proceeding.

(b) Providing limited representation of a person under these rules shall not constitute an
entry of appearance by the attorney for purposes of CR 5(b) and does not authorize or require the
service or delivery of pleadings, papers or other documents upon the attorney under CRLJ 5(b).
Representation of the person by the attorney at any proceeding before a judge, magistrate, or
other judicial officer on behalf of the person constitutes an entry of appearance pursuant to RCW
4.28.210 and CRLJ 4(a)(3), except to the extent that a limited notice of appearance as provided
for under CRLJ 70.1 is filed and served prior to or simultaneous with the actual appearance. The
attorney’s violation of this Rule may subject the attorney to the sanctions provided in CRLJ
11(a).

## Nearby sections

- [CRLJ 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R1.md)
- [CRLJ 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R2.md)
- [CRLJ 2A Rule 2A. Stipulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R2A.md)
- [CRLJ 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R3.md)
- [CRLJ 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4.md)
- [CRLJ 4.2 Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4_2.md)
- [CRLJ 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R5.md)
- [CRLJ 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R6.md)
- [CRLJ 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed: Form of Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R7.md)
- [CRLJ 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R8.md)
- [CRLJ 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R9.md)
- [CRLJ 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R10.md)
- [CRLJ 11 Rule 11. Signing and Drafting of Pleadings, Motions, and Legal Memoranda: Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R11.md)
- [CRLJ 12 Rule 12. Defenses and Objections](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R12.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CRLJ_R4_2. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.