Washington Pro Bono and Community Legal Resources

If you are a resident of Washington State and live at or below the federal poverty level, you are not alone. Currently, around 13.1% of the state's approximately 6.7 million residents are facing the same situation. Among many other problems, low-income and indigent Washingtonians must grapple with the issue of being unable to afford legal representation. In turn, their rights can be negatively impacted. Happily, there is an abundance of pro bono services and community legal resources in the Evergreen State; the following information can help you find the right assistance.

Pro Bono Services in Washington

Most of the pro bono services are handled through the Washington State Bar's Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee. By getting in touch with the Washington State Bar, then, indigent and low-income individuals in the state of Washington can be referred to pro bono attorneys who may be able to help. This is important to keep in mind, since there is no telling when the need for legal help may arise.

Washington State Bar
Pro Bono and Legal Aid Committee
1000 Second Avenue, Suite 3310
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.443.9722


Washington Community Legal Resources

No matter where you live in the state of Washington, you should be within easy reach of top-quality community legal resources. It is sometimes difficult to track such organizations
down, though, which is why the following list is sure to come in handy. If you or someone you know needs free legal help, one of these organizations should be able to help.

Columbia Legal Services
101 Yesler Way, Suite 300
Seattle, WA 98104
Phone: 206.464.1122

Washington Lawyers For The Arts
6512 23rd Avenue NW #320
Seattle, WA 98117
Phone: 206.328.7053

Volunteer Legal Aid Program of Grays Harbor
117 East 3rd Street
Aberdeen, WA 98520
Phone: 360.533.3652

Skagit County Volunteer Lawyer Program
PO Box 1507
Mount Vernon, WA 98237
Phone: 360.416.7585

Whitman County Legal Services
350 SE Fairmount Road
Pullman, WA 99163
Phone: 509.334.9147

Yakima County Volunteer Attorney Services
6 South Second Street, Suite 510
Yakima, WA 98901
Phone: 509.453.4400

Columbia Legal Services
300 Okanogan Avenue, Suite 2A
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 509.662.9681

Make sure your legal rights are protected regardless of your economic situation. Call or visit the websites of the above resources to see if you qualify for their help with your legal issues.