The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) is the mandatory statewide bar association of Washington State. As an administrative arm of the Washington State Supreme Court, it administers the admissions, licensing, and discipline functions for lawyers licensed in Washington. It also acts as their statewide professional association. It has been an integrated bar since 1933.
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