Legal Information Line offered at National Center for Lesbian Rights
Provides free legal assistance by phone for LGBTQ people and their legal advocates. Focuses on helping with custody disputes, separation or divorce, and immigration or asylum. Can potentially assist with other topics as well.
Provides free legal assistance by phone for LGBTQ people and their legal advocates. Focuses on helping with custody disputes, separation or divorce, and immigration or asylum. Can potentially assist with other topics as well.
Advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBTQ community, and conducts community education on LGBTQ issues.
Legal Advocacy offered at Unemployment Law Project in Spokane
Provides low-cost representation and free advice and counsel to people in Washington State who have been denied unemployment benefits or whose award of benefits is being challenged through direct representation. See the website for detailed information. Over the phone appointments.
Provides free legal assistance and information to people who have been denied unemployment benefits. Services may include representation at unemployment benefits administrative hearings, administrative appeals and Superior Court appeals. Will also provide administrative and Superior Court appeals advice to those who represented themselves at the administrative hearings.
Legal Counseling offered at Northwest Justice Project
Call the CLEAR hotline for legal information and advice, and possible referral to this office for assistance with numerous civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Call the CLEAR hotline for legal information and advice, and possible referral to this office for assistance with numerous civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Legal and Family Support Fund for Immigrants offered at Jefferson County Immigrant Rights Advocates (JCIRA)
Offers legal assistance with Becoming a Citizen, Family Petitions, Getting a Green Card, DACA Renewal, Asylum, and Special Visas.
Offers legal assistance with Becoming a Citizen, Family Petitions, Getting a Green Card, DACA Renewal, Asylum, and Special Visas. Free or low cost, based on income. These services are provided via Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center (KIAC) but JCIRA provides an office in Port Townsend where these services can be obtained. Grants up to $500 can be provided to families or individuals who need assistance with immigration-related legal fees or family emergencies, such as medical bills, rent, or other immediate needs. Applications are accepted for immigration related legal costs or bonds, as well as family expenses like rent, food, medical, educational or similar expenses. Normally, up to 2 $500 grants can be awarded per year. Priority goes to residents or workers on the Olympic Peninsula, or families affected by immigration-related detention, such as those held at NW Detention Center in Tacoma. Funds are typically approved within one week and received within about 10 days of application.
Fair Housing Counseling offered at Dispute Resolution Center - Everett
The Dispute Resolution Center is a Fair Housing Counselor for Snohomish County and provides information to the public regarding Fair Housing regulations.
The Dispute Resolution Center is a Fair Housing Counselor for Snohomish County and provides information to the public regarding Fair Housing regulations.
Legal Advocacy offered at Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County
Provides individualized safety planning, domestic violence education, legal resources and referrals; court support; and access to community resources for men and women experiencing intimate partner violence.
Provides individualized safety planning, domestic violence education, legal resources and referrals; court support; and access to community resources for men and women experiencing intimate partner violence.
CLEAR offered at Northwest Justice Project - Pierce County
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Lawyers must avoid conflicts of interest that arise from talking with both parties of a dispute.
Those on the phone will ask callers for information about the person, business or agency with whom they are having a problem to identify any conflicts of interest.
If a person is calling on behalf of someone else, the lawyers will determine whether they can speak with the caller or whether they need to speak directly with the person, both to avoid conflicts and to assure that the lawyer can obtain adequate information about the client and the case.
If one is eligible to speak with a lawyer or paralegal, he or she will ask about the problem.
Please have papers or documents concerning the problem ready when calling.
It will also help to have important information such as the names of people involved with the problem, and their addresses and telephone numbers.
Based on the information the caller gives to the lawyers, they may do one or more of the following:
- Give verbal or written advice that may help the caller solve the problem on their own;
- Send written legal information and/or forms to help the caller solve the problem on their own;
- Try to resolve the problem through negotiation;
- Refer the caller to another provider of legal aid.
They try to make the best referral possible, however they cannot guarantee that a referral will be available or that an agency or program they refer to will be able to help.
Operates a separate phone line for adults over the age of 60.
Online Lawyer Referral Service offered at Spokane County Bar Association
Attorney search aid. Referrals are made to attorneys in private practice charging regular attorney fees. If you are in need of legal aid and cannot afford an attorney, call the CLEAR legal help hotline at 888-201-1014 Available M-F 9:15am-12:15pm; Senior line 888-387-7111.
Attorney search aid. Referrals are made to attorneys in private practice charging regular attorney fees.
For Seniors (60+ years old). Call the CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111 hotline for legal information and advice, and possible referral to this office for assistance with numerous civil (non-criminal) legal issues.
Call the CLEAR*Sr at 1-888-387-7111 hotline for legal information and advice, and possible referral to this office for assistance with numerous civil (non-criminal) legal issues. Seniors (age 60 and over).
CLEAR offered at Northwest Justice Project - Thurston County
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Lawyers must avoid conflicts of interest that arise from talking with both parties of a dispute.
Those on the phone will ask callers for information about the person, business or agency with whom they are having a problem to identify any conflicts of interest.
If a person is calling on behalf of someone else, the lawyers will determine whether they can speak with the caller or whether they need to speak directly with the person, both to avoid conflicts and to assure that the lawyer can obtain adequate information about the client and the case.
If one is eligible to speak with a lawyer or paralegal, he or she will ask about the problem.
Please have papers or documents concerning the problem ready when calling.
It will also help to have important information such as the names of people involved with the problem, and their addresses and telephone numbers.
Based on the information the caller gives to the lawyers, they may do one or more of the following:
- Give verbal or written advice that may help the caller solve the problem on their own;
- Send written legal information and/or forms to help the caller solve the problem on their own;
- Try to resolve the problem through negotiation;
- Refer the caller to another provider of legal aid.
They try to make the best referral possible, however they cannot guarantee that a referral will be available or that an agency or program they refer to will be able to help.
Operates a separate phone line for adults over the age of 60.
What Every Parent Should Know about Child Support offered at House of Matthew Permanent and Supportive Housing
Partnership between Division of Child Support and House of Matthew. House of Matthew hosts employees from Child Support Enforcement who will provide information on how child support works. Class is held every 4th Monday.
Partnership between Division of Child Support and House of Matthew.
House of Matthew hosts employees from Child Support Enforcement who will provide information on how child support works.
Will also answer questions on:
- How to deal with child support while in prison,
- When you should pay
- How to obtain or modify a Child Support Order,
- Learn the right amount you need to pay,
- Know what to do when you can't pay Child Support,
- Employment Pipeline offers employment resources to Homeward Bound graduates.
Provides information to both the parent receiving support and the parent paying it.
Class is held every 4th Monday of the month.
LAW Advocates provides legal assistance on a wide-range of topics to low-income people in Whatcom County. Does not assist with criminal law matters, worker's compensation or contingency fee cases.
LAW Advocates provides legal assistance on a wide-range of topics to low-income people in Whatcom County. Services are provided through a variety of legal clinics and programs, as well as by placing cases with volunteer attorneys. We do not provide assistance with criminal law matters.
Information and Referral Program offered by American Civil Liberties Union of Washington
Protects civil liberties by advocating for issues such as freedom of expression and religion, police accountability, student rights, LGBTQI issues, voting rights, and criminal barriers. Does not typically provide legal representation.
The ACLU-WA participates in "impact litigation" designed to protect civil rights and civil liberties for large numbers of Washington residents.
Does NOT typically provide legal representation to individual complainants and is not a general legal services provider.
Through the Information and Referral Program (IRP), DOES provide:
- "Know your rights" and legal self-help literature
- Referrals to appropriate agencies and organizations
In some areas of ACLU emphasis, is able to provide limited advocacy or more specialized advice.
The ACLU is particularly active in the following issue areas:
- Freedom of expression and freedom of religion
- Police practices and accountability
- Student rights, school discipline, and education issues
- LGBTQ issues
- Voting rights
- Houseless issues
Facilitator Services offered Spokane County Court Services' Family Court
Provides legal information regarding family law matters and do-it yourself litigants. Facilitator is not an attorney; cannot give legal advice or represent individuals in court.
Provides legal information regarding family law matters and do-it yourself litigants. Facilitator is not an attorney; cannot give legal advice or represent individuals in court.
www.washingtonlawhelp.org offered by Northwest Justice Project
Provides legal education materials and tools that give basic information on a number of legal problems.
Provides legal education materials and tools that give basic information on a number of legal problems, and in some cases, detailed instructions and forms to help with self-representation.
Provides information on free legal aid programs in Washington, including basic eligibility and contact information.
Topics include family law, housing, domestic violence and anti-harassment, immigration, civil rights, consumer and debt, government benefits, health, youth law and education, employment/farm worker rights, Native American issues, and some criminal law issues, including record expungement and victim's rights.
Legal Services - Low Income offered at Volunteer Lawyer Program of Island County
Provides Legal information on the following topics: Divorce, Parenting Plan Modification, Paternity, Third-Party Custody and Protection Orders. Also provides services for Land Lord/Tennant Issues and Alternative Dispute Resolution.
Provides Legal information on the following topics: Divorce, Parenting Plan Modification, Paternity, Third-Party Custody and Protection Orders. Also provides services for Land Lord/Tennant Issues, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Bankruptcy, and Will preparation
CLEAR Coordinated Legal Education Advice and Referral offered at Northwest Justice Project - Snohomish County
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems.
Operates a toll-free, centralized intake, advice and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems. Provides verbal or written advice; written legal information or forms; resolution through negotiation; may refer to another provider for legal aid. Due to limited resources, lawyers and paralegals are not able to assist every caller. Services are targeted to problems that affect basic needs such as housing, income, medical care and family safety.
Online Resources offered at Northwest Justice Project
Website offers general information regarding family, housing financial, employment issues and more. Also provides online forms for do-it-yourself legal issues such as file for divorce, parenting plans letters to landlords and more. Cannot give legal advice; for specific questions contact the Northwest Justice Project 9:15am-12:15pm.
Website offers general information regarding family, housing financial, employment issues and more.
Provides legal information and referral to low income parents about their legal rights to public benefits.
Provides legal information and referrals to low-income parents regarding their rights to public benefits.
Holds workshops for parents and allies to share information, resources and learn leadership skills.
Childcare is provided for meetings.
Senior Legal Assistance offered at Rural Resources Community Action
Provides one time legal consultation/assistance with a participating local attorney.
Rural Resources helps older adults remain as independent and self sufficient as possible through programs including:Information and assistance, Case management, Respite care, and Family Caregiver Support.