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Did You Know? Types of SMC Cases
The SMC is the largest limited jurisdiction court by case volume in Washington State. Our court handles:
- Misdemeanor cases—crimes that carry a maximum sentence of 90 days and a $1,000 fine.
- Gross misdemeanor cases—crimes that carry a maximum of 364 days and a $5,000 fine.
- Infractions—not legal crimes such as parking and traffic tickets.
- Civil offenses—ordinance violations filed by the city, such as housing and fire codes.
Learn more about the SMC.
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Communities of Opportunity's MLK Opportunity Fair
Communities of Opportunity and the Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County are hosting a free hiring event with local employers from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Garfield Community Center, 2323 East Cherry St., Seattle.
MLK Opportunity Fair details.
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City Career Fair's Community Employment Day
City Career Fair is hosting its 26th annual Community Employment Day Career Fair from 11 AM to 3 PM on Jan. 22, 2026, at the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle.
This is a free career fair that will have in-person meetings, roundtables, and participating recruiters/employers such as the U.S. Postal Service, IKEA, the United Nations of All Tribes, King County's Department of Natural Resources and Parks, and more!
Community Employment Day event details.
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City of Seattle's Resource Guide for Immigrants, Refugees, and Advocates
The Office of the Mayor and the Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs partnered to create a resource guide that supports immigrant and refugee communities.
This guide offers information on one's legal rights, local resources, and family safety planning in English and Spanish.
Know Your Rights Resource Guide.
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Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle's Homebuyer Education Workshop
The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle hosts free five-hour workshops to assist home buyers in meeting the WA State Housing Finance Commission's "Here to Home" program.
These virtual workshops are typically held from 10 AM to 3:30 PM every 3rd and 4th Saturday of the month. The next upcoming virtual workshop dates are Jan. 17 and Jan. 24.
Homebuyer Education Workshop information.
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Learn more about becoming part of the Community Engagement Partner Network here.
Email us for additional help.
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