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

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.

Provides free 45-minute to 1-hour appointments with an attorney for advice on civil legal issues such as: consumer, finance/debt, employment, housing, benefits. Appointments are required. Clinics are currently telephonic. Attorneys at the clinic are not able to provide representation.

Promotes community development and organizational capacity-building in Washington state by helping low-income small business owners obtain free legal assistance on business-related matters such as: - Incorporation and application for tax exemption status under IRS Code sec. 501(c)(3). - Nonprofit Governance – Preparing and revising bylaws; creating articles of incorporation; creating conflict of interest policies; creating whistleblower policies, and creating other corporate documents and policies; and advising on good corporate governance. Maintenance and Compliance – Advice on maintaining 501(c)(3) status, including unrelated business income and compliance with lobbying restrictions. - Taxes – Advice regarding federal, state, and local taxes. - Contracts – Drafting and advising on business contracts. - Employment – Preparing, reviewing and revising personnel policies, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements. - Real Estate – Help with property leases and purchase and sale agreements. - Intellectual Property – Assistance with registering trademarks, and advising on copyright protection, license agreements, or website-related agreements. However, we do not provide assistance on patent matters. - Risk and Liability Assessment – Assistance with risk and liability assessment including waiver and release forms, and general advice on insurance coverage. - Federal Tax-Exempt Status – Assistance applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Does Not help with: - Litigation Matters – Does not provide assistance on litigation matters or with hearings. - Conflicts/Embezzlement – Does not assist with situations of conflict between board members/staff, or embezzlement. - Individual Claims against Nonprofits – Does not provide assistance to individuals with their pursuit of claims against nonprofit and community organizations. - Ongoing Legal Assistance – Unable to help find an attorney to serve on a nonprofit’s board, or have an attorney be on-call or serve as General Counsel. - Legal Advice Over the Phone – Does not provide legal advice over the phone. Service is not a “hotline” service. Only provides legal assistance upon receiving a written application. However, can answer questions about the application process over the phone or email.

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.

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.

Under the supervision of pro-bono attorneys and business advisors, law students provide legal and business counseling to low-income entrepreneurs throughout the Pacific Northwest. The Entrepreneurial Law Clinic is part of the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s Law School Clinic Certification Program which means that our client’s patents and trademark applications may be reviewed on an expedited basis. Also helps those who are independent contractors and self-employed with home-based businesses.