The 7.8 Motion Workbook Learning to Draft and File CrR 7.8 Motions in Washington State By Brian David Matthews The 7.8 Motion Workbook is a structured educational training course designed to teach the fundamentals of drafting and filing Criminal Rule 7.8 (CrR 7.8) motions in the Superior Courts of Washington State. Developed as a companion to The 7.8 Motion Manual, this workbook provides step-by-step instruction, practical exercises, and case-based assignments to build real-world competence in post-conviction motion practice. Each year, hundreds of incarcerated individuals file collateral challenges to their convictions and sentences—many without legal representation. This workbook is designed to help legal professionals, paralegals, students, and serious self-represented litigants understand the rule, comply with procedural requirements, and present legally sound motions. The workbook is organized into six units and eight lessons covering: - The meaning and scope of “collateral attack” - Procedural requirements and time limitations - Structure and components of an effective CrR 7.8 motion - Drafting affidavits and declarations - Grounds for relief under CrR 7.8(a) and (b)(1–5) - Successive petition rules - Filing, noting, and service requirements - Appellate review of 7.8 decisions - Case law analysis and comprehensive brief exercises Readers are guided through legal research, structured writing techniques (including IRAC), and professional formatting standards. Detailed exercises reinforce accuracy, clarity, organization, conciseness, and professional style. This workbook is ideal for: - Paralegals and legal assistants - Criminal defense professionals - Law students - Post-conviction advocates - Pro se litigants seeking structured guidance Designed to promote procedural compliance and efficient use of judicial resources, The 7.8 Motion Workbook serves as a practical training tool for those committed to mastering post-conviction motion practice in Washington State.