The Washington State Bar Association does not operate a lawyer referral service, nor do we provide direct legal services. This page provides resources for people looking for referrals or access to services for low-income people.
Lawyer Referral Services
The following county bar associations operate referral services, and often provide referrals for nearby counties also.
Clark County (See Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Services, below.)
Cowlitz County (See Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Services, below.)
King County Bar Association: 206-267-7010
Kitsap County Bar Association: 360-373-2426
Lewis County Bar Association: 360-748-0430
Pierce County (Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association): 253-383-3432
Skamania County (See Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Service, below.)
Snohomish County Bar Association: 425-388-3018
Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Service: 360-695-0599
Spokane County Bar Association: 509-477-6032
Wahkiakum County (See Southwest Washington Lawyer Referral Service, above.)
The American Bar Association maintains a directory of lawyer referral services by state.
The information provided by referral services is not reviewed by the Washington State Bar Association.
Legal Services for Low-Income Clients
CLEAR is Washington’s toll-free, centralized intake, advice, and referral service for low-income people seeking free legal assistance with civil legal problems. The web page lists hours and instructions.
Self-Help Resources (a.k.a. "Pro Se")
Information about your legal rights and self-help legal packets, including court forms, can be found online at www.WashingtonLawhelp.org.
A video entitled "Your Day in Court: How to Make Sure Your Voice Is Heard in King County," along with a companion handbook, is now available. In the video, King County Superior Court Judges Steven González and Mary Yu provide information about how to get your case ready for trial and courtroom procedures. The handbook also includes a list of legal resources and a glossary of terms, among other valuable information.
Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project
The Washington State Bar Association recruits and trains volunteer attorneys through the Home Foreclosure Legal Aid Project. Homeowners seeking assistance can locate a foreclosure prevention agency through the Homeownership Information Hotline at 1-877-894-HOME (4663) or at the DFI website.