Washington Pro Se Litigants are individuals who choose to represent themselves in court without the assistance of an attorney. They are also known as self-represented litigants or pressse” litigants. Pro Se Litigants in Washington State may represent themselves in a variety of legal proceedings, including civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and probate court. There are two types of Washington Pro Se Litigants: those who are able to represent themselves without assistance from an attorney or legal aid program, and those who are represented by an attorney or legal aid program. Pro Se Litigants are encouraged to take advantage of free legal resources and programs that provide guidance and support to self-represented litigants.