Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening. Clinic attorneys can: - Determine whether the client has a legal problem - Suggest possible options - Help answer papers, summons and requests - Provide appropriate referrals Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney. Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild attorneys work to secure community-based services, helping youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, and navigate school discipline and criminal/juvenile justice matters. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; emancipation; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support.   Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in either the juvenile delinquency system or the adult criminal system.

Provides free 45-minute to 1-hour appointments with an attorney for advice on civil legal issues such as: Federal and state benefits (social security, veteran's, Medicare and Medicaid), employment, contracts, debt/consumer/finance, landlord/tenant. Appointments are required. Clinics are currently telephonic. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation.

Assists with vacating convictions, reducing Legal Financial Obligations (LFO's), and restoring rights.

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild attorneys work to secure community-based services, helping youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, and navigate school discipline and criminal/juvenile justice matters. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; emancipation; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support.   Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in either the juvenile delinquency system or the adult criminal system.

Provides attorneys to people who are financially eligible and who are facing certain kinds of criminal and civil proceedings. Screens adult clients for juvenile record sealing, juvenile sex offender registration relief, and juvenile restitution modifications. Handles adult cases, including King County misdemeanors, misdemeanor appeals, felonies, involuntary commitment, sex predator commitment and contempt of court cases.  Public defenders also handle juvenile cases, dependency cases, and Becca cases, including Truancy, Child in Need Services (CHINS) and At Risk Youth (ARY).   Cases are assigned to a division based upon the type of charge. Some divisions are only in certain courts or handle a particular case type. Clients are also screened for conflicts with the divisions. Every effort is taken to avoid conflicts between attorneys and their clients.  Attorneys are not permitted to represent a client who was a witness, victim, or co-defendant on a previous case the attorney represented.

Free Civil Legal Advice Consultations Offers legal advice on LGBTQ+ and race discrimination issues, referrals, expungements, and navigation around former convictions and current incarceration issues including legal financial obligations, identification, gender identity documents, hearing support, and more. Issue-Based Legal Clinics Hosts legal clinics on urgent issues facing Black & indigenous trans communities. Clinics include food, community building, workshops, and a chance to connect with attorneys who are experts in their field. Offers virtual/zoom options for those who can’t attend in-person. Criminal Law Legal System Support Offers direct client representation on misdemeanors, warrants, arrest support, and Class C & Class B felony trial cases on a case by case basis.

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild attorneys work to secure community-based services, helping youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, and navigate school discipline and criminal/juvenile justice matters. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; emancipation; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support.   Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in either the juvenile delinquency system or the adult criminal system.

Provides attorneys to people who are financially eligible and who are facing certain kinds of criminal and civil proceedings. Screens adult clients for juvenile record sealing, juvenile sex offender registration relief, and juvenile restitution modifications. Handles adult cases, including King County misdemeanors, misdemeanor appeals, felonies, involuntary commitment, sex predator commitment and contempt of court cases.  Public defenders also handle juvenile cases, dependency cases, and Becca cases, including Truancy, Child in Need Services (CHINS) and At Risk Youth (ARY).   Cases are assigned to a division based upon the type of charge. Some divisions are only in certain courts or handle a particular case type. Clients are also screened for conflicts with the divisions. Every effort is taken to avoid conflicts between attorneys and their clients.  Attorneys are not permitted to represent a client who was a witness, victim, or co-defendant on a previous case the attorney represented.

Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney on issues including housing law and education law. Focus is on American Indian and Alaska Native clients. Offers one clinic per month. Clinic attorneys can: -  Determine whether the client has a legal problem -  Suggest possible options -  Help answer papers, summons and requests -  Provide appropriate referrals   Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately. Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.   Urban Indian Legal Clinic Chief Seattle Club 410 2nd Ave. Seattle, WA 98104 Open 1st Tu of each month For appointment call (206) 292-6214 x 1286

Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC)'s Youth Homelessness Program provides free legal services for young people between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability. LCYC can help with: -  Landlord/tenant issues -  Emancipation - Minor Guardianships -  Navigating child welfare - Immigration -  Quashing warrants -  Legal Financial Obligations (LFOs) -  Orders of protection -  Record sealing -  Public benefits -  Debt (medical/consumer) -  Name changes -  Gender marker changes -  Obtaining identification documents   & more!

Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild attorneys work to secure community-based services, helping youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, and navigate school discipline and criminal/juvenile justice matters. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; emancipation; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support.   Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration. Does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in either the juvenile delinquency system or the adult criminal system.