Washington Bar Association Legal Assistance

Washington Law Help provides forms, tools, and basic information on a range of legal issues. They may also provide information on how to represent yourself in court on certain legal issues. If the programs listed below, they are designed to help military and/or veterans with legal issues. See specific details and contact these programs for more information. Also visit the national programs. WSBA`s MentorLink Mixers are unique, free events that bring together mentees and table coaches with similar interests in the legal profession. The October Mixer is an opportunity for our new members to gain knowledge that will help them navigate the legal profession. Visit FindLegalHelp.org to find programs that offer free civil legal assistance. These organizations may or may not have military-specific services. Contact these programs for more information on eligibility. CLEAR (Coordinated Legal Education, Advice and Referral) helps low-income Washington residents resolve civil law issues.

Apply for free legal aid online or call one of the following toll-free numbers: Help the Law Society Foundation fill gaps in the legal system. Donate today. The Moderate Means program is a referral program that connects middle-income clients who may not be eligible for free legal aid but cannot afford to pay full price for legal services. The Moderate Means programme helps to solve problems related to family, housing, consumption and unemployment. Are you facing a legal problem and don`t know where to turn? Start here. Your options might surprise you. Kinship Care Solutions Project Provides free legal representation to parents and other caregivers seeking custody (also known as third-party custody) of one or more children. The Washington State Bar Association is a member of the Alliance for Equal Justice, a network of Washington State organizations that work together to coordinate the strategy and delivery of civil justice to individuals and communities affected by poverty and injustice. Learn more about Allianz. Visit the U.S. Armed Forces Legal Assistance Locator to find your nearest military legal aid office (click “Advanced” and “Accept”). Military personnel and their families can access free legal assistance at these offices.

More information on eligibility can be found in our Working with a Lawyer publication. Neighborhood Legal Clinics offers FREE 30-minute consultations with a lawyer at 34 locations in King County, including locations specializing in debt, bankruptcy, and family law. Lawyers determine if the client has a legal problem, suggest possible options, and make appropriate recommendations. NLC lawyers will not represent you in court. NLC is a limited legal service and should not be considered a substitute for representation. Solid Ground, Benefits Legal Assistancebenefitslegalhelp@solid-ground.org 206-694-67411501 N. 45th St. Seattle, WA 98103-6708 Benton-Franklin Legal Aid SocietyBarb Otte-Potter509-221-1824bflegalaid2@ymail.com5219 W Clearwater, Suite 5A Kennewick, WA 99336 WSBA works with law schools and legal organizations across the state to promote pro bono service and remove barriers to volunteering. The King County Law Association`s Pro Bono Services Division works with over 1400 volunteer lawyers, paralegals, law students and community members to provide free legal assistance to low-income residents of King County. Click on a link below to learn more. While the obesity standard seems clear, that hasn`t stopped some overzealous military law enforcement officials from referring unfounded questions to promotion committees based on the so-called “probable causal opinions” of a judge advocate.

However, this “probable cause” standard is legally insufficient to trigger the adverse disclosure requirements of 10 U.S.C. § 615(a)(3). See, e.g., United States v. Bethea, 61 M.J. 184 (F.A.C.A. 2005) (“The probable cause is satisfied with less than fifty percent probability, so that even two contradictory statements can both be supported by a probable cause.”) Therefore, we cordially invite you to listen carefully to Part 1 of this series of insightful mini-CLEs, available below. Part 1 analyses the legislation in force. Part 2 deals with processes specific to eviction law and Part 3 deals with winning strategies in show cause hearings. Veterans deserve legal protection, and you, as lawyers, are uniquely positioned to make a huge difference in their lives, as they did not so long ago for you and your family. Keep in mind that a student who wants to graduate from law school this year spent most of their studies in the midst of a global pandemic.

Your law school would be. ABA Free Legal Answers If you can`t afford to pay for a lawyer, ABA Free Legal Answers can help. For most civil (non-criminal) legal matters, if your state participates, click “Choose the state you live in” and click on your state to ask a question. For VA benefits, release upgrades, or other legal issues related to veterans: Select “ABA Federal” from the “Select the state you live in” drop-down menu to ask a question related to the release upgrade or VA and receive a response from an attorney. The Records Project provides free legal services to overturn eligible King County criminal convictions for individuals who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty line. A conviction overturned is removed from the public background research available to employers and potential owners. Our goal is to remove barriers to employment and housing created by creeds. The Washington State Bar Foundation supports WSBA programs that help create a culture of public service and inclusion in the legal community. These include the Powerful Communities Project, the Moderate Means Programme and Diversity & Inclusion. Washington State Bar rules explicitly allow lawyers to participate in lawyer referral services sponsored by local bar associations or other types of nonprofit legal organizations.

Comments on CPR RULE 7.2 on advertising provide: Many Washington boroughs have programs that can connect people with civil law issues with a pro bono attorney. Click here for a list of pro bono lawyer programs. The Legal Links page contains links to online legal resources, government and judicial resources, and more. The Moderate Means program is a national referral program that connects clients who are not eligible for free legal aid but cannot afford to pay full price for legal services with lawyers who offer assistance at discounted prices that match the client`s income. Consult the following legal topics or use the search box to find information. Apply for discounted legal services: For more information on eligibility criteria and how to apply for legal services under the program, visit the Moderate Fund Program client page. LAMP supports, protects and empowers current and former U.S. military personnel in uniform. Patriots should expect no less. As part of this responsibility, LAMP, in collaboration with AGO OMVLA, provided a three-part mini-series of mini-CLEs that aimed to empower veterans through their attorneys in cases where they are wrongfully evicted from their homes.

All veterans deserve to have a home; The law should guarantee this by dedicated professionals. To fulfill the Washington State Bar Association`s mission to serve the public and members of the bar, ensure the integrity of the legal profession, and advocate for justice, the Bar Association strives to enhance the culture of service and offer the following menu of pro bono and public service opportunities. For family law matters, consider a paralegal with a limited license. Washington is the first state in the country to offer this new low-cost legal representation option. Legal Notice KitsapShellie Thomasprogramcoordinator@kitsaplegalservices.org 920 Park Ave.P.O. Box 1446 Bremerton, WA 98337 Apply online or call 855-741-6930 to request a referral to a lawyer who offers discounted fees to middle-income clients Snohomish County Legal ServicesJane Pak425-258-9283janep@snocolegal.org2722 Colby Ave., Suite 308 Everett, WA 98201 The Military Personnel Legal Assistance Section (LAMP) of the WSBA deals with issues related to the provision of adequate and effective legal services to Members of the Armed Forces of United States. Originally established in 1996 as a standing committee of the Washington State Bar Association, the LAMP Chapter was established in October 2004. Qualified Legal Service Providers are non-profit legal service organizations dedicated to serving low-income individuals and families in Washington. Visit the Lawyer Referral Directory to find programs you can connect with a lawyer who charges fees for legal services. Enter your state, county, or city in the search box to find local programs. However, some lawyers benefiting from these programs may offer initial consultations at a reduced price or charge a reduced fee based on your income. Contact these programs for more information.

The Moderate Means Program (MMP) is a national program designed to fill this gap with lawyers offering discounted assistance in family, housing and consumer rights matters. The Northwest Justice Project`s YouTube channel provides legal information on a range of topics Washington State Bar Association 1325 4th Ave., Ste 600 Seattle, WA 980109-2539 Visit the Washington State Bar Association website LAMP Section works with various organizations across the state and country to provide legal aid to veterans and active military personnel, Reserve members, custodians and their families.