How to Find Legal Help
Please determine which legal service is appropriate for you:
If you are low income, and:
- have a civil legal problem
- do not live in King County
Call CLEAR Intake (toll free) 1-888-201-1014 for legal assistance
The Northwest Justice Project has developed a client intake system called CLEAR. The system allows low-income individuals to be referred to legal assistance in their community by calling a toll-free number. Certain cases can be referred to Northwest Justice Project offices, local volunteer lawyer programs, law school clinics or other resources in the caller's community. When seeking assistance, please call CLEAR Intake (toll free) 1-888-201-1014 before calling other legal services programs.
For self-help legal information on a variety of topics, go to www.WashingtonLawHelp.org
If you are low income, and:
- have a civil legal problem
- live in King County
Call 211 for information and a referral. 211 is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Service is not available on weekends, and messages may not be left. Their toll-free number, which may be useful when calling from a pay phone, is 1-800-621-4636 (King County only). 211 works with a language line to provide interpreters as needed at no cost to callers. Deaf and hearing-impaired callers can call 711 to be connected to a relay operator at no cost, who will then connect them with 211. Information on legal service providers may also be accessed through 211's website at www.crisisclinic.org.
For self-help legal information on a variety of topics, go to www.WashingtonLawHelp.org
If you are not low income:
There are Lawyer Referral Services throughout the state, and there may be one in your area. Lawyer Referral Services are for the general public; there are no financial eligibility requirements. The lawyers charge their regular fees for services after the initial consultation. These are not low-cost or reduced-fee attorney panels.
If you live in Spokane County, you may be eligible for low cost legal services depending on your income and type of legal problem. Please call CLEAR Intake (toll free) 1-888-201-1014 for legal assistance.
For self-help legal information on a variety of topics, go to www.WashingtonLawHelp.org
