Links & Resources
Justice System Links:
Legal Assistance:
The following organizations provide free or reduced cost legal assistance:
- Northwest Justice Project. Must be low income to receive legal advice and referrals over the telephone. Screening for representation is limited to cases involving domestic violence posing an imminent threat to a party or child(ren).
- Volunteer Attorney Appointments – 206-205-2526. 30-minute consultation with a family law attorney. Appointments on Friday mornings only.
- "How to Finish Your Divorce" Class. Offered 2nd Wednesday of every month from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. in the King County Law Library, which is located on the 6th Floor of the King County Courthouse in downtown Seattle. The class is FREE. No pre-registration is needed.
- King County Bar Association: Self-Help Program. Workshops on divorce, child support modification and parenting plan modification for a sliding scale fee, depending on income. Class includes preparation of pleadings, class instruction, and consultation with an attorney manager. King County residents only.
- Columbia Legal Services. Provides legal assistance to low-income and special needs people and organizations in Washington.
Bilingual Legal Assistance:
- Consejo Counseling and Referral Service. Primarily serves Spanish-speaking Hispanic/Latino population, but will provide services to others. Offers advocate and attorney assistance for low-income clients who are victims of domestic violence. Access to a family law attorney is also available.
- Refugee Women’s Alliance (REWA). Multi-service agency provides assistance to refugee and immigrant women and their families. Assists with domestic violence advocacy, family law cases; coordinates with the Self-Help Plus Program. Staff is multilingual in 23 languages and dialects.
