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.
State Unemployment Insurance Appeals/Complaints
General Education Advocacy
Alimony Assistance
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Corporate/Business Law
Divorce Assistance
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Contract Law
Work Permits
Warranty Complaints
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Voting Rights Protection
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Consumer Law
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Education Discrimination Assistance
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Organizational Start Up Services
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Housing Complaints
Labor and Employment Law
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Elder Law
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Paternity Suits
Predatory Lending Assistance
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Automobile Complaints
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Traffic/Parking Ticket Information/Advice
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Special Education Advocacy
Welfare Rights Assistance
Emancipation of Minors
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Native American/Tribal Law
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Home Sanitation
Legal Counseling
Impounded Vehicle Services
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
HIPAA Complaints
Collection Complaints
Will Preparation Assistance
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Bankruptcy Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
General Legal Aid