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Operates a legal clinic where a free 30-minute legal consultation is available for individuals with cases in King County who are not already represented by an attorney. Focus is on serving African American clients but clinic is open to all.
Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed)
Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color.
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.
Categories
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
State Unemployment Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Divorce Assistance
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Home Sanitation
Estate Entitlement Assistance
HIPAA Complaints
Warranty Complaints
Consumer Law
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Education Discrimination Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Automobile Complaints
Special Education Advocacy
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Paternity Suits
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Patient Rights Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Contract Law
Elder Law
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Housing Complaints
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Work Permits
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Collection Complaints
Predatory Lending Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Labor and Employment Law
Alimony Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Native American/Tribal Law
Voting Rights Protection
Legal Counseling
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Organizational Start Up Services
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
General Legal Aid
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Traffic/Parking Ticket Information/Advice
Welfare Rights Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Impounded Vehicle Services
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Corporate/Business Law
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Bankruptcy Assistance
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Asians.
Chinese Information and Service Center, Asian Bar Association of Washington, and Asian Counseling and Referral Service partner with the King County Bar Association to provide a free legal clinic.
Pro bono attorneys work with staff and volunteer interpreters to give consultation and legal advice around family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law, and other areas. As of 9/2024, most consults are virtual but in-person appointments may be available if needed (more information provided to clients during intake phone call). Call (206) 957-8544 for an appointment. Appointments are typically Tuesdays, 5:30-7:30 PM.
International District Legal Clinic
Chinese Information and Services Center
611 S Lane St.
Seattle, WA 98144
Categories
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Consumer Law
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Adoption Legal Services
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Elder Law
Predatory Lending Assistance
Contract Law
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Labor Certification Filing Assistance
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People
Housing Complaints
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Labor and Employment Law
Patient Rights Assistance
Work Permits
Warranty Complaints
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Foster Care Legal Services
Organizational Start Up Services
Eviction Prevention Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Bankruptcy Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Collection Complaints
General Legal Aid
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Voting Rights Protection
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Paternity Suits
Home Sanitation
Automobile Complaints
Will Preparation Assistance
Grandparent Rights
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Impounded Vehicle Services
Native American/Tribal Law
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Family Justice Centers
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Child Advocacy Centers
Special Education Advocacy
Education Discrimination Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Corporate/Business Law
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
Categories
Legal Information Services
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Bankruptcy Assistance
Mediation
Arbitration
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Will Preparation Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Paternity/Maternity Establishment
Divorce Assistance
Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times, makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients. Attorneys are on staff and can sometimes provide emergency legal services. Fill out an intake on the website.
Operates several advice clinics at a variety of locations and times (including evenings), makes referrals to volunteer attorneys and provides public information for low-income clients.
Has attorneys on staff and can provide limited emergency services depending on the client's legal issue.
Clients are encouraged to start an intake through the website, call or come by for legal assistance and referrals to other organizations.
Current clinic times and locations are available online and appointments are required for some clinics (check website for clinic times and details).
Areas of assistance can include:
- Family Law & Domestic Violence
- Landlord/Tenant
- Foreclosure
- Consumer and Business
- Bankruptcy
- Vacation of Criminal Records
- Reinstatement of Drivers License
- Veteran Assistance
- Wills, Probate, Guardianship and Power of Attorney.
Also serves as a referral partner with the Federal Civil Rights Clinic. Will direct clients to the clinic for intake, appointments, and follow up.
Categories
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Will Preparation Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Lawyer Referral Services
Specialized Information and Referral
Divorce Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
General Legal Aid
Consumer Law
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Self Representation Assistance
Qualified individuals will receive legal help from volunteer attorneys regarding civil legal matters.
Qualified individuals will receive a legal consultation with an attorney regarding civil legal matters. Volunteer and contracted attorneys may provide legal advice, direction, paperwork review, and assistance in completing legal documents.
Assists with the following legal matters:
- Walk-In Clinic every Tuesday, 2-4pm
- Family law
- Employment
- Wills and estates
- Consumer and bankruptcy
- Housing: helps with eviction and landlord/tenant information
Categories
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Consumer Law
Bankruptcy Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Divorce Assistance
Labor and Employment Law
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Provides legal assistance with family law, will preparation, SSI, guardianship, power of attorney, protection orders, and credit issues.
Provides free legal assistance for low-income individuals who would otherwise be denied access to the legal system because of the inability to pay. Potential clients are screened to determine income and case eligibility. Referrals are made to local attorneys who volunteer their time.
Provides legal assistance with the following: Family Law (includes family law class to anyone who is seeking help in having their family law court documents reviewed), Debtor-Creditor, Bankruptcy, Social Security/ Disability, Wills/Power of Attorneys, Guardianship, Landlord/Tenant, Child Support, Immigration, and Protection Order.
* Does not assist with: Criminal matters (of any kind including traffic infractions), Termination of Parental Rights, or Adoptions.
Categories
Will Preparation Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
General Legal Aid
Living Wills
Welfare Rights Assistance
Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Related No Contact Orders
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Paternity Suits
Divorce Assistance
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Legal Counseling
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Provides free 45-minute appointments for advice on civil legal issues. Attorneys at the clinic do not typically provide representation. Serves low-income residents of East, Northeast and Southeast King County (does not serve Seattle residents.)
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.
Categories
General Consumer Complaints
Automobile Complaints
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Special Education Advocacy
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Child Guardianship Assistance
Native American/Tribal Law
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Housing Complaints
Education Discrimination Assistance
Labor Arbitration/Mediation
Impounded Vehicle Services
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Labor and Employment Law
Legal Counseling
Patient Rights Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
General Legal Aid
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Consumer Law
Conservatorship Assistance
Landlord Associations
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Repossession Agency Complaints
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
General Education Advocacy
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Contract Law
HIPAA Complaints
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Children's Rights Groups
Legal Representation
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
Collection Complaints
Predatory Lending Assistance
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Elder Law
Voting Rights Protection
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Organizational Start Up Services
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Warranty Complaints
Welfare Rights Assistance
Coordinates free civil legal aid for low-income citizens with the help of licensed attorneys and skilled staff. Also provides legal forms to the public for many different civil legal issues.
Coordinates civil legal aid with the help of licensed attorneys and skilled staff in the categories of vacation of criminal record, eviction prevention, protection orders / trauma-informed family law, divorce, custody, support, general legal aid, guardianship and wills, and landlord/tenant issues from the perspective of the tenant.
Offers a bi-weekly Civil Tribal Legal Clinic addressing family law, landlord/tenant, wills and estate planning, contracts, and homeownership. Offers a weekly Drop-In Clinic at the Cowlitz County Hall of Justice, and a bi-weekly general civil legal clinic. Offers a bi-weekly legal clinic at Cowlitz Family Health Center. Also provides free legal forms to the public for different civil legal issues.
Categories
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Native American/Tribal Law
General Legal Aid
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Will Preparation Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Child Guardianship Assistance
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Koreans.
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.
Categories
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
General Education Advocacy
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Labor and Employment Law
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Child Advocacy Centers
Work Permits
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Voting Rights Protection
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Will Preparation Assistance
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Automobile Complaints
Child Guardianship Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
Grandparent Rights
Comprehensive Family Law Services
Emancipation of Minors
Predatory Lending Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Organizational Start Up Services
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Consumer Law
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Family Justice Centers
Repossession Agency Complaints
Elder Law
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Native American/Tribal Law
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Special Education Advocacy
Paternity Suits
General Legal Aid
Welfare Rights Assistance
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Foster Care Legal Services
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Home Sanitation
Warranty Complaints
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Adoption Legal Services
Contract Law
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
HIPAA Complaints
Collection Complaints
Housing Complaints
Immigrant Labor Certification Filing Assistance
Education Discrimination Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Impounded Vehicle Services
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Rights Counseling for Undocumented People
Bankruptcy Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information