# CR 4.2: Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4_2

## Section

- **Citation:** CR 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 Superior Court / Superior Court Civil Rules / CR 4.2

## Text

CR 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 CR 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 CR 4(a)(3), except to the extent that a limited notice of appearance as
provided for under CR 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 CR 11(a).

## Nearby sections

- [CR 1 Rule 1. Scope of Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R1.md)
- [CR 2 Rule 2. One Form of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R2.md)
- [CR 2A Rule 2A. Stipulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R2A.md)
- [CR 3 Rule 3. Commencement of Action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R3.md)
- [CR 4 Rule 4. Process](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4.md)
- [CR 4.1 Rule 4.1. Process--Domestic Relations Actions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4_1.md)
- [CR 4.2 Rule 4.2. Process - Limited Representation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R4_2.md)
- [CR 5 Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R5.md)
- [CR 6 Rule 6. Time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R6.md)
- [CR 7 Rule 7. Pleadings Allowed; Form of Motions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R7.md)
- [CR 8 Rule 8. General Rules of Pleading](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R8.md)
- [CR 9 Rule 9. Pleading Special Matters](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R9.md)
- [CR 10 Rule 10. Form of Pleadings and Other Papers](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R10.md)
- [CR 11 Rule 11. Signing and Drafting of Pleadings, Motions, and Legal Memoranda: Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_WA_CR_R11.md)

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