Seattle metro evictions run through Superior Court. Here is exactly what it costs and how long it takes.
| Court charge | Amount |
|---|---|
| Filing & citation/service | $45 |
Set by the court, not by us. Itemized at checkout and passed through at cost. Statutes: RCW 59.12, 59.18; RCW 59.18.650 (just cause).
Typical uncontested case: 2–4 months (longer in King County). Sheriff writ queue currently runs ~90 days. City of Seattle properties: local ordinance — direct quote.
| Attorney fee — flat | $999 |
| Harris County court costs | $324 |
| Estimated total — costs itemized and passed through at cost | $1,323 |
Court charges are set by the court and verified at attorney review; if your county's actual costs differ, you pay the actual, never more than quoted without your OK.
Court charges in King County run about $45 (filing), plus attorney fees. Our flat attorney fee for an uncontested Washington eviction is $999 with court costs itemized and passed through at cost.
A typical uncontested case runs 2–4 months (longer in King County) from notice to possession. Contested cases take longer. Courts control the calendar; no attorney can promise a date.
If the property is owned by an LLC or corporation, no — Washington superior courts require entities to appear through a licensed attorney. Individual owners may file pro se, but Washington applies strict compliance to notices and most contested cases now involve appointed tenant counsel.
Serving the legally correct notice for your situation. That depends on the reason, the lease, and federal screens (CARES Act, servicemember status). Our intake determines the right notice in about five minutes, before you pay anything.
