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Debt and Bankruptcy Legal Clinic offered at King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Debt and Bankruptcy Legal Clinic offered at King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney on debt and bankruptcy issues. Volunteer bankruptcy lawyers meet individually with debtor clients who are considering or have already applied for bankruptcy as well as those who need assistance with other debt issues. Assists Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 litigants. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Clinic attorneys are specialized in areas of debt and bankruptcy law. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters. To apply for an appointment: Fill out the online Client Intake Form on website. Those who cannot use the client intake form may call and leave a message with name, phone number, and a brief description of their legal issue.

Physical Address

1200 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Hours

Visit website or leave a voicemail.

Application process

Visit website for online intake form. Those who cannot use client intake form may call and leave a message with their name, phone number, and a brief description of their legal issue. If an interpreter is needed, please state which language.

Fee

None.

Eligibility

Individuals with debt issues and individuals who are considering or have already applied for bankruptcy. Clients must be 16 and older or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Serves King County residents or those who have a case filed in King County.

Languages

Interpreter services

Agency info

King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics

Coordinates approximately 37 free legal clinics across King County. Clinics assist with family law, domestic violence, elder law, immigration, debt and bankruptcy, civil rights, and LGBTQ legal issues, as well as general civil legal matters.