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Self-Help Packets offered by Benefits Law Center
Self-Help Packets offered by Benefits Law Center
Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding SSI/SSDI overpayment, disability review, and age 18 redetermination.
Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding SSI/SSDI overpayment, continuing disability review (CDR), and age 18 redetermination.
What's Here
Individual Advocacy
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Self Representation Assistance
SSI Appeals/Complaints
Welfare Rights Assistance
Self Advocacy Support
Benefits Legal Assistance offered at Solid Ground
Benefits Legal Assistance offered at Solid Ground
Provides legal services to recipients and applicants for TANF, HEN, ABD, Basic Food, WA Apple Health (Medicaid) and childcare from King County; advocates with DSHS and represents in hearings. Call 2-1-1 for screening.
Provides free legal advice and direct representation for public benefits cases with DSHS where benefits have been denied, reduced, overpaid or terminated.
These cases include:
- Basic Food/food stamps
- TANF
- ABD (formerly GAU/GAX/Disability Lifeline programs)
- Housing and Essential Needs (HEN) Referral
- WA Apple Health (Medicaid)
- Medical assistance (including issues with prescription drugs, durable medical equipment, managed care programs, specific medical treatment/services)
- Childcare
- Emergency financial aid (including AREN, DCA and Refugee Cash Assistance)
- Alien Emergency Medical Program
- State long-term care cases (can only assist with issues of financial eligibility)
- Medicare Savings Program
What's Here
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Welfare Rights Assistance
TANF Appeals/Complaints
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
General Legal Clinics offered by King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics
General Legal Clinics offered by King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics
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.
What's Here
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Predatory Lending Assistance
Impounded Vehicle Services
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Automobile Complaints
Tenant Rights Information/Counseling
Alimony Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
General Education Advocacy
General Legal Aid
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Warranty Complaints
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Consumer Law
Labor and Employment Law
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Contract Law
Organizational Start Up Services
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Emancipation of Minors
Housing Complaints
Special Education Advocacy
Government Complaints/Government Ombudsman Offices
Corporate/Business Law
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
HIPAA Complaints
Repossession Agency Complaints
Patient Rights Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Home Sanitation
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Paternity Suits
Legal Counseling
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Loren Miller Bar Association (telephonic)
Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Loren Miller Bar Association (telephonic)
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.
What's Here
Legal Counseling
Durable Power of Attorney for Asset Management
Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining Orders
Veteran Benefits Assistance
Home Sanitation
Impounded Vehicle Services
Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
Native American/Tribal Law
Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Traffic/Parking Ticket Information/Advice
Work Permits
Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Mortgage Delinquency and Default Counseling
Automobile Complaints
Taxpayer Advocate Services
Workers Compensation Benefits Assistance
HIPAA Complaints
Consumer Fraud Reporting
Education Discrimination Assistance
Intellectual Property Law Training/General Information
Comprehensive Immigration/Naturalization Services
Emancipation of Minors
Driver License Retention/Reinstatement Assistance
Divorce Assistance
Collection Complaints
State Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Elder Law
Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
Alimony Assistance
Paternity Suits
Adult Guardianship Assistance
Alien Travel/Reentry Document Filing Assistance
Housing Complaints
Will Preparation Assistance
Identity Theft Reporting/Recovery Programs
Eviction Prevention Assistance
Landlord Rights Information/Counseling
Post Conviction Restoration of Civil Rights
Bankruptcy Assistance
Welfare Rights Assistance
Organizational Start Up Services
Naturalization Support/Legal Services
Child Support Assistance/Enforcement
Deferred Action on Alien Removal
Domestic/Family Violence Legal Services
Labor and Employment Law
Warranty Complaints
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Patient Rights Assistance
State Unemployment Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care
Voting Rights Protection
Estate Entitlement Assistance
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Asylum Application Filing Assistance
Predatory Lending Assistance
Corporate/Business Law
General Legal Aid
Consumer Law
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
Human Trafficking Legal Assistance
Special Education Advocacy
Contract Law
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Landlord/Tenant Dispute Resolution
General Education Advocacy
Lawyer Referral offered by National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
Lawyer Referral offered by National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
Provides referrals to local private attorneys who can represent claimants applying for SSDI and SSI benefits, and those appealing a denial of SSDI and SSI benefits.
Provides referrals to local private attorneys who can represent claimants applying for SSDI and SSI benefits, and those appealing a denial of SSDI and SSI benefits.
All attorneys listed by NOSSCR accept new clients when their cases reach the hearing level (which means that the individual has been denied twice).
Most members of NOSSCR also represent individuals earlier in the process, and many work on a contingency basis.
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Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Welfare Rights Assistance
Lawyer Referral Services
Justice Bus offered by Benefits Law Center at Multi-Service Center
Justice Bus offered by Benefits Law Center at Multi-Service Center
Provides representation and advocacy for low-income and homeless people with disabilities applying for, receiving or appealing decisions on Social Security benefits. Charges 25% of past due benefits owed to the client by Social Security if client wins case. No charge for cases where past due benefits are not owed to the client by Social Security.
Provides legal services related to Social Security benefits, including advocacy, counsel, advice, and sometimes full representation for low-income and homeless individuals with disabilities.
Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding their specific SSI/SSDI issue.
Can assist with:
- Overpayment and underpayments
- Terminations and reductions
- Continuing disability reviews
- Fraud (non-criminal only)
- Age 18 re-determinations
- Applications, denials, and appeals
Also can assist if someone is having trouble accessing their benefits because of a warrant.
What's Here
SSI Appeals/Complaints
Individual Advocacy
Welfare Rights Assistance
Social Security Disability Insurance Appeals/Complaints
Resource and Systems Navigation offered at Villa Comunitaria
Resource and Systems Navigation offered at Villa Comunitaria
Offers classes on various subjects including ESL and computer literacy. Helps fill out applications for state and local benefits. Assists with finding housing.
System Navigation helps families and individuals navigate resources and applications at the local, state and federal level with Spanish language access.
SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE
Bill Assistance Navigation: PSE Utility Discount Enrollment, SCL Utility Discount Enrollment
Housing: Mediation planning & Tenant Rights Workshops, Housing navigation & guidance
Government Programs: SNAP, DSHS, Disability, SSI, Unemployment
Translation/Interpretation support - i.e., Medical Charity Application, Records Request for Police Reports, Motor vehicle claim for damages (initial report only)
Transportation: Bus Tickets distribution (Adult & RRFP), ORCA Lift referral, Access KCM, Parking Permits, Disabled Parking Pass, Residential Disabled Request Form, Car registration FAQs
What's Here
Bus Fare
Residential Parking Permits
English as a Second Language
Unemployment Insurance Benefits Assistance
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Housing Search Assistance
Disability Parking Permits
SSI Applications
Food Stamps/SNAP Applications
Social Security Disability Insurance Applications
