Columbia Legal Services (CLS) is a not for profit organization employing lawyers and legal workers who provide legal assistance to low-income and special needs people and organizations in Washington. CLS has recently reorganized and now maintains five offices.  CLS provides legal representation for eligible clients in a variety of arenas including advice and education, court proceedings, litigation and rulemaking before administrative agencies and legislative advocacy. CLS is committed to working in all of these arenas to assist clients in enjoying the protections of the law and improving their lives and communities. CLS is part of the Alliance for Equal Justice, a coalition of legal services providers. CLS works closely with other legal services, volunteer attorneys, law school clinical programs and many others throughout the state to provide a network of providers for those who cannot afford legal assistance.