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  • Find It Free and Fast: Government Records Edition

Find It Free and Fast: Government Records Edition

  • 12/12/2024
  • 10:00 AM - 1:15 PM
  • webcast

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Overview

FOIA Requests, Local Court Records, Agency Regulations, and More

Government agencies and public records are a treasure trove of information. To get what you seek, however, you'll need all the skills and experienced sleuth advice you can get! (You can's request something if you don't know it exists.) This practical guide will give you a rundown of what types of data is available, where and how it's stored, and how to obtain it free and fast. Help your attorneys and clients with hard facts that support claims and aid in negotiations - register today!

  • Save time and improve your request's chances of success: know what type of records to request.
  • Explore what you can find out about an individual in public records: from vital records to litigation history.
  • Research public business records and industry statistics to spot trends.
  • Improve your FOIA request outcomes with guidance from the pros.
  • Get tips for tackling common roadblocks in obtaining data, including redactions, delays, and top excuses.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Locating and Accessing Federal Government Records
  2. State and Local Government Records: What You Can Find and How to Get it
  3. Navigating Court Records
  4. Tips for Communicating With Government Agencies
  5. FOIA Requests and Responses (With a Sample Request)
  6. Addressing Common Restrictions and Limitations

Washington State Paralegal Association
1402 Lake Tapps Parkway SE
Ste. F104/PMB133
Auburn, WA. 98092

206.653.7259

info@wspaonline.org

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