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The website provides legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.
The website provides legal information and a guide to legal help. Addresses civil legal problems only including family law, debt and consumer issues, aging/elder law, government benefits, housing, domestic violence, health, employment, immigration, and more.
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Elder Law
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
General Legal Aid
Comprehensive Family Law Services
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 civil legal advice and/or representation for youth ages 12-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Alimony Assistance
Name/Personal Information Modification Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Housing Complaints
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Education Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Identification Application/Replacement Clinics
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Emancipation of Minors
Predatory Lending Assistance
Paternity Suits
Collection Complaints
General Legal Aid
Native American/Tribal Law
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Child Guardianship Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Consumer Law
Home Sanitation
General Education Advocacy
Patient Rights Assistance
Stalking/Harassment Orders
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Divorce Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Labor and Employment Law
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Foster Care Legal Services
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills.
Offers free and confidential information, direct assistance and advocacy to individuals and families who speak Russian or Chinese languages and have limited English language skills. Helps people to navigate systems, find resources, learn about programs and connect to their community. Services include, but are not limited to the following:
- Help with basic needs such as health care, food stamp, housing, financial security benefits, transportation, etc.
- Sign up ESL and assistance in naturalization application
- Assistance with children’s school issues
- Signing up for social and recreational activities
- Child care resources and school system
– Informational and educational workshops
All services provided are confidential.
Categories
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Immigrant Mutual Assistance Associations
Housing Search Assistance
Refugee Resettlement Services
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Immigrant Resettlement Services
Child Care Provider Referrals
General Education Advocacy
Immigrant Accompaniment Programs
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Family Resource Centers/Outreach
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 bilingual legal information and advice for a broad range of legal issues.
Provides legal information and advice for the following issues depending on attorney availability: Â
- Â Auto accidents
- Birth injuries
- Â Consumer law
- Criminal defense
- Â Family law
- Â Finance
- Â Immigration
- Â Landlord-tenant law
- Â Medical negligence
- Â Personal injury
- Â Property law
- Â Worker's rights/wage claims
Categories
Consumer Law
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Contract Law
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Adoption Legal Services
Labor and Employment Law
Alimony Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
General Legal Aid
Warranty Complaints
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Housing Complaints
Paternity Suits
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
Operates legal clinics across King County where free 30-minute legal consultations are available for individuals who are not already represented by an attorney.
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.
Categories
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
General Education Advocacy
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Contract Law
Consumer Law
Emancipation of Minors
Paternity Suits
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Home Sanitation
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Legal Counseling
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Organizational Start Up Services
HIPAA Complaints
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Labor and Employment Law
Impounded Vehicle Services
Repossession Agency Complaints
Housing Complaints
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Automobile Complaints
Special Education Advocacy
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Divorce Assistance
Warranty Complaints
General Legal Aid
Predatory Lending Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Alimony Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance