Washington Petition to Appoint Attorney is a legal document filed by an individual in the state of Washington to appoint an attorney to represent them in a legal matter. The petition is typically filed in court by the party seeking representation and must be signed by the petitioner in the presence of a notary public. The petition must state the name and address of the attorney to be appointed, the legal matter for which the representation is sought, and the reasons why the petitioner is seeking representation. Depending on the type of legal matter, the court may require additional documents to be filed with the petition. The two types of Washington Petition to Appoint Attorney are: 1. Petition to Appoint Attorney for Criminal Defense: This type of petition is used when an individual needs an attorney to represent them in a criminal case. 2. Petition to Appoint Attorney for Civil Lawsuits: This type of petition is used when an individual needs an attorney to represent them in a civil lawsuit.