The most common types of hearings include appeals of unemployment benefits, public assistance, child support, contractors' registration, DSHS licensing, special education, and liquor licensing. OAH has field offices in Everett, Olympia, Seattle, Spokane, Vancouver, and Yakima. Hearings are held both by telephone and in person.
Many parties appear pro se .
Desirable Qualifications ALJs must be attorneys with a demonstrated knowledge of administrative law and procedures. However, applications will also be accepted for other locations in case any openings occur. Applications will be kept on file for at least six months and considered as openings occur.