Washington Motion for Attorney is a motion used in Washington State courts to request the court's permission to substitute one attorney for another. The motion requires the signature of the attorney to be replaced and should be accompanied by a copy of the new attorney’s registration information. The motion is typically filed by the new attorney and may need to be supported by a declaration from the attorney to be replaced. There are two main types of Washington Motion for Attorney: (1) substitution of counsel, and (2) reinstatement of counsel. Substitution of counsel is used when the attorney to be replaced has withdrawn from the case and a new attorney is taking over. Reinstatement of counsel is used when an attorney has previously withdrawn and wishes to be reinstated.