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Eviction Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project at the King County Courthouse in Seattle
Offers free legal assistance for low-income tenants with an eviction hearing at the courthouse. Services are provided on a drop-in basis.
- Offers free legal assistance to low-income tenants involved in residential eviction court proceedings. Legal assistants interview tenants and attorneys review all relevant documents.
- Attorneys will represent in court and to resolve filed eviction lawsuit; attorneys will also negotiate with the landlord and represent the tenant.
- Attorneys are unable to assist with evictions from emergency shelters or residential care facilities (such as nursing homes). Attorneys may assist those being evicted from permanent, transitional, and manufactured (mobile home) housing.
- Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center for parents while they appear in court.
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Tenant Services Voice Message Line offered at Solid Ground
Provides housing counseling to tenants across Washington state. Topics addressed include eviction, discrimination retaliation, housing search, repair and deposits. Leave a message for assistance.
Provides tenant education to tenants only on the rights and responsibilities of both tenant and landlord. Provides tenant resources, eviction prevention resources and legal aid resource information. This is done over the phone through the Voice Message Line (see times below)
Offers Rent Smart webinars and workshops, as well as one-on-one conversations via the voice message line to address rental issues.
Webinar and message line services are available in English and Spanish, and translation services are available for other languages.
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Legal Services and Advocacy for Youth Offered by TeamChild in Pierce County
Provides advocacy and access to community-based services for youth, ages 12 through 24.
Staff will need to speak with the youth directly.
Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild’s legal team works to secure community-based services, help youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, navigate school discipline, and works with youth incarcerated in the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) system. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support. Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration.
Note: TeamChild does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in the juvenile delinquency or adult criminal systems, nor does it offer family law representation, including child custody issues.
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Juvenile DiversionIndividual AdvocacyPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsCase/Care ManagementHousing ComplaintsHousing Advocacy GroupsEmancipation of MinorsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyChildren's Rights GroupsMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsEviction Prevention AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesWelfare Rights Assistance
Code Violation Complaints offered by Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Responds to complaints of substandard housing, dangerous/vacant buildings, zoning violations on private property, landlord/property manager actions and vegetation overgrowth.
Department of Construction and Inspections (SDCI) housing and zoning inspectors respond to complaints about:
- Minimum housing standards
- Land use violations
- Shorelines
- "Just cause" eviction
- Vacant and unfit buildings
- Lock-outs
- Rent increases without proper notice
- Landlord or property manager retaliation
- Landlord or property manager entering a unit without both notice and consent
- Prohibiting tenant organizing
- Landlord or property manager harassment Health and safety are the department's first priorities for investigation and resolution of reported violations.
Health concerns include tenant complaints about conditions that may cause mold in rental units, such as excessive moisture.
Seattle’s Housing and Building Maintenance Code (HBMC) contains requirements designed to keep building occupants dry and warm.
In a building maintained in compliance with code requirements, all components of the building including foundation, roof, walls and windows are reasonably weather tight, watertight and damp-free.
SDCI conducts inspections of the property named in the complaint and contacts the landlord.
SDCI sets a time frame for voluntary resolution.
Code compliance specialists will take cases that violate housing codes, and will require rescission of bad eviction notices and correction of unsafe or unpermitted housing conditions.
The law department will eventually sue violators if necessary.
Also performs investigations of illegal evictions.
New enforcement for leases entered into after 1/15/17.
Refer if:
- The landlord requires security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees that are more than first month's rent
- The landlord requires nonrefundable move-in fees other than for tenant screening report, cleaning at termination of tenancy, criminal background check, or credit report
- The landlord requires a pet deposit that is more than 25% of first month's rent or any other pet fee/rent
- The landlord refuses to enter payment plan for security deposit/nonrefundable move-in fees, pet deposit, or last month's rent
- The deposit not returned and no move-in checklist was signed by landlord and tenant at move-in
- No statement of deposit or deposit returned 21 days after tenant moved out
Advance notice may be needed for an interpreter.
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Landlord Rights Information/CounselingBuilding Code Violations ReportingEviction Prevention AssistanceRental Security Deposit ComplaintsHousing ComplaintsLand Use RegulationBuilding Condition EvaluationLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionTenant Rights Information/CounselingOccupancy InspectionHome SanitationMold AnalysisBuilding Code Information
Conflict Resolution and Mediation Services offered at Dispute Resolution Center of King County
Offers low-cost mediation in person, over the phone and at small claims court. Mediates neighborhood problems, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, family problems or employer/employee problems. Cannot assist in issues involving drugs or violence.
Services are provided by trained professional mediators who volunteer their time. Services include:
- Face-to-face mediation
- Conflict coaching for problems
- Some simple negotiation over the telephone
TYPES OF PROBLEMS THE CENTER WILL HANDLE:
- Neighborhood problems (noise, pets, parking, lawn & garden, property line problems and other nuisances)
- Landlord-tenant issues (deposits, repairs, damages, eviction prevention due to COVID, etc. )
- Real estate or personal property
- Foreclosure mediation
- Business consumer problems (faulty merchandise, refunds, exchanges, etc. )
- Employer/employee grievances
- School problems involving faculty or administration, students or parents
- Family issues such as problems related to divorce and parenting plans
- Other domestic problems not involving violence, restraining orders, or other factors that require professional intervention or assistance.
TYPES OF PROBLEMS NOT HANDLED:
- Any problem requiring legal assistance, such as filing lawsuits, criminal defenses, will preparation, etc.
- Issues involving drug/alcohol abuse, domestic violence, abuse to children, or issues where one or more parties fears abuse
- Problems where a party cannot speak adequately on their own behalf, although can work with clients who have a case manager.
All clients must be able to keep agreements made
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Tenant Information and Services offered by Tenants Union of Washington State in Spokane
Provides free tenant counseling services to assist people with questions about landlord-tenant laws and discuss strategies to prevent housing loss. In office visits are not available.
Provides information on landlord-tenant laws and legal rights and options for tenants with immediate housing problems, including eviction.
One-on-one counseling is available.
Assists in organizing groups of tenants to bring about landlord compliance with the Landlord/Tenant Act and existing housing codes.
Provides community education on tenant issues, advocates for tenants' rights and offers referrals for rent assistance.
Does not provide legal counsel, but does provide referrals to appropriate counsel.
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Legal Services and Advocacy for Youth Offered by TeamChild in Yakima County
Provides advocacy and access to community-based services for youth, ages 12 through 24.
Staff will need to speak with the youth directly.
Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild’s legal team works to secure community-based services, help youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, navigate school discipline, and works with youth incarcerated in the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) system. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support. Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration.
Note: TeamChild does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in the juvenile delinquency or adult criminal systems, nor does it offer family law representation, including child custody issues.
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Criminal Record Expungement AssistanceIndividual AdvocacyHousing ComplaintsEmancipation of MinorsWelfare Rights AssistanceEviction Prevention AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsCase/Care ManagementChildren's Rights GroupsHousing Advocacy GroupsJuvenile DiversionGeneral Education AdvocacyPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Legal Services and Advocacy for Youth offered by TeamChild in Spokane County
Provides advocacy and access to community-based services for youth, ages 12 through 24.
Staff will need to speak with the youth directly.
Provides civil legal advocacy to youth primarily between 12-24 years old. TeamChild’s legal team works to secure community-based services, help youth access appropriate education, healthcare, mental/behavioral health resources, safe and stable housing, navigate school discipline, and works with youth incarcerated in the Juvenile Rehabilitation (JR) system. Advocacy efforts focus on education and school-related issues such as enrollment, school discipline and access to special education; securing safe and stable housing for youth; and helping clients access public benefits, including health care, mental health services, DDA and other support. Advocacy also includes post-conviction relief, including records sealing, restitution modifications, and assisting youth with reentry supports when returning to community from incarceration.
Note: TeamChild does not provide criminal defense representation to youth or adults involved in the juvenile delinquency or adult criminal systems, nor does it offer family law representation, including child custody issues.
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Emancipation of MinorsHousing ComplaintsWelfare Rights AssistanceIndividual AdvocacyPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesHousing Advocacy GroupsChildren's Rights GroupsSpecial Education AdvocacyGeneral Education AdvocacyJuvenile DiversionEviction Prevention AssistanceMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceCase/Care Management
Small Claims Court offered by King County District Court in Seattle at West Division
Assists plaintiffs in recovering money or other damages; amount may not exceed $10,000.
Court is authorized by state law to assist plaintiffs to recover money or other damages whose amount may not exceed $10,000.
Filing the Claim:
Plaintiff must sign claim form in presence of the court clerk. A trial date is set and a copy of the claim is given to the plaintiff. The plaintiff must identify the defendant and provide the defendant's address and phone number (if possible).
Service of Claim Notice:
Plaintiff has the responsibility of serving notice upon the defendant not less than five days from trial date; plaintiff may not personally serve the notice, but it can be served by one of the following:
- The Sheriff's Office
- A process server
- A person of legal age not connected to the case
- A registered or certified mail-return receipt with defendant's signature
Server must sign before a Notary Public.
Hearing:
Attorneys and paralegals are excluded from appearing or participating with the plaintiff or defendant in a small claims suit unless the judge grants permission. One may consult an attorney before or after a court appearance. Parties should bring witnesses or other evidence (documents, pictures) to substantiate their claims. Default judgment may be granted to plaintiff if defendant fails to appear in court.
Collection of Judgment:
If appeal is not made nor judgment paid within 20 days, plaintiff may request that the judgment be entered in the civil docket of District Court. The plaintiff may then proceed with garnishment of wages or bank accounts or place liens on personal property and real estate of the defendant (call for procedural details). Small Claims Court has no power to enforce judgments.
Appeals: The party who filed a claim or counterclaim cannot appeal unless the amount claimed exceeds $1,000. No party may appeal a judgment where the amount claimed is less than $250.
The following steps must be taken within 30 days of the entry judgment:
- 1) Prepare a written Notice of Appeal and file it with the District Court
- 2) Serve a copy of that notice to the other parties; file acknowledgement or affidavit of service in District Court
- 3) Deposit supervisor court filing fee ($110) either in cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court
- 4) Deposit $40 preparation fee to the District Court
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Code Compliance offered by City of Auburn at Customer Service
Enforces several ordinances of the city of Auburn. Taking enforcement action may be in the form of fines, penalties, and challenges in obtaining permits or licenses in the future.
Enforces several ordinances of the city of Auburn. Ensures that the proper permits have been issued for construction of projects, land clearing, grading and filing of property, placement of signs, and that businesses are operating in compliance with the City of Auburn Zoning Code.
Common violations include the following:
- Overgrown grass and weeds
- Junk accumulation
- Vegetation encroachment
- Trash, litter and debris
- Inoperable vehicles
- Illegal parking
- Graffiti
- Nuisance Animals
- Operating a business without a license
Taking enforcement action may be in the form of fines, penalties and challenges in obtaining permits or licenses in the future. Staff conducts routine inspections throughout the city to note the condition of residences and businesses.
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Mediation Clinic offered by University of Washington's Law School Clinics
Offers free mediation services provided by 2nd and 3rd year law students working at the mediation clinic.
Provides MEDIATION services only. Does NOT mediate dissolutions (divorce) or child custody matters. Does NOT offer any legal advice.
Parties voluntarily negotiate the settlement of their disputes with an impartial third party. The parties decide the outcome of the mediation, rather than a judge or arbitrator.
The mediator serves to guide the process, mediators are second- and third-year law students under the supervision of law faculty.
Typical mediation cases include:
- Buyer/Seller
- Real Estate Issues
- Consumer/Business
- Co-workers
- Employer/Employee
- Housemates/Roommates
- Landlord/Tenant
- Neighbors
- Student/Staff
- General Civil Litigation
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LGBTQ2S+ Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics through QLAW
Hosts a free monthly legal clinic with a focus on LGBTQ issues; provides information in a variety of areas including family law, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.
Hosts a legal clinic specifically designed to address the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and couples. This clinic is run by QLaw Foundation in partnership with the King County Bar Association.
The clinic is open to everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
At the clinic, an attorney will meet with clients for 30 minutes and provide individualized legal advice and information.
Clinic attorneys will answer questions and provide information in a variety of areas including family law, immigration, debt and bankruptcy, divorce/dissolution, employment discrimination, and transgender legal issues.
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Landlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionEviction Prevention AssistanceDurable Power of Attorney for Asset ManagementLegal CounselingFamily Justice CentersHousing ComplaintsChild Advocacy CentersEducation Discrimination AssistanceWork PermitsDivorce AssistanceDebt Consolidation ServicesChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsHome SanitationUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceFoster Care Legal ServicesHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceGrandparent RightsSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingHealth Care Discrimination AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingImmigrant Benefits AssistancePatient Rights AssistanceAsylum Application Filing AssistanceDeferred Action on Alien RemovalChild Support Assistance/EnforcementSpecial Education AdvocacyPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceAdoption Legal ServicesDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistancePaternity SuitsVeteran Benefits AssistanceGeneral Legal AidGeneral Education AdvocacyEmployment Discrimination AssistanceAlimony AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceElder LawNative American/Tribal LawNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistanceComprehensive Family Law Services
Code Enforcement/Complaint Hotline offered at King County Permitting
Takes complaints and investigates land use violations in unincorporated King County; operates a 24-hour hotline to report violations.
Takes complaints and investigates situations that include:
- Accumulation of junk and debris
- Clearing or grading without permits
- Construction without a permit
- Dangerous or open-to-entry buildings
- Illegally placed mobile homes or factory-assembled structures
- Irresponsible or hazardous development
- Livestock infractions
- Open wells and other hazardous conditions
- Operation of an illegal business
- Storage of junk cars
- Zoning code infractions
Investigates possible code violations.
Operates a 24-hour telephone hotline for reports of serious violations of environmental laws during off hours.
The hotline allows staff to react and halt damage.
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Tenant Rights Information/CounselingBuilding Code Violations ReportingHousing ComplaintsEviction Prevention AssistanceLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionLandlord Rights Information/CounselingIllegal Dumping ReportingLand Use RegulationWater Well Construction/Maintenance/Abandonment RegulationAbandoned Vehicle Reporting/Removal
General Legal Clinics offered by King County Bar Association's Neighborhood Legal Clinics
Operates legal clinics across King County where free 30-minute legal consultations are available for individuals who are not already represented by an attorney.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney at multiple locations across King County. As of 9/2024, most clinics are telephonic, but there may be limited in-person availability in Seattle and Kent. Details will be provided to clients during intake screening.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Criminal Record Expungement AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesConsumer LawMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingConsumer Fraud ReportingHome SanitationElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersPatient Rights AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceFood Stamps/SNAP Appeals/ComplaintsAdult Guardianship AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceLabor and Employment LawLandlord Rights Information/CounselingChild Support Assistance/EnforcementTenant Rights Information/CounselingDivorce AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceEmployment Discrimination AssistanceEmancipation of MinorsGeneral Education AdvocacyImpounded Vehicle ServicesLegal CounselingLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceRepossession Agency ComplaintsAlimony AssistanceAutomobile ComplaintsGeneral Legal AidTaxpayer Advocate ServicesIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePaternity SuitsEviction Prevention AssistanceHousing Discrimination AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesState Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsContract LawEstate Entitlement AssistanceHousing ComplaintsSocial Security Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsWarranty ComplaintsMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsHIPAA ComplaintsCorporate/Business LawVeteran Benefits Assistance
Housing Services offered at Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle
Provides pre-purchase, mortgage and pre-foreclosure counseling; stabilization loans with repayment plans, landlord/tenant mediation, borrower/lender mediation and fair housing information.
Provides comprehensive rental and ownership housing counseling services, certified by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Counseling services address topics of delinquency and landlord/tenant mediation; and financial planning and pre-purchase. Also provides general information about HUD-subsidized programs, insurance and fair housing. Additionally, offers a foreclosure prevention program that combines mortgage, reverse mortgage and pre-foreclosure counseling, stabilization loans and repayment plans, to help low-income families in danger of losing their homes. Rather than being forced into a sale by the mortgage holder and thus forfeiting their equity, program offers borrowers two alternative options: avoiding default by working through a repayment plan to stay in their home, or gaining enough time to sell their homes on their own terms. Provides foreclosure mediation services as part of the Foreclosure Fairness Program.
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Eviction Assistance offered by King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project at the Maleng Regional Justice Center in Kent
Offers free legal assistance for low-income tenants with an eviction hearing at the courthouse. Services are provided on a drop-in basis.
- Offers free legal assistance to low-income tenants involved in residential eviction court proceedings. Legal assistants interview tenants and attorneys review all relevant documents.
- Attorneys will represent in court and to resolve filed eviction lawsuit; attorneys will also negotiate with the landlord and represent the tenant.
- Attorneys are unable to assist with evictions from emergency shelters or residential care facilities (such as nursing homes). Attorneys may assist those being evicted from permanent, transitional, and manufactured (mobile home) housing.
- Drop-in child care provided by the Children's Home Society at the Regional Justice Center for parents while they appear in court.
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Landlord/Tenant Information and Services offered by Tenants Union of Washington State
Provides education, advocacy and information on tenant rights. No direct legal advice available. Counseling services include tips for community organizing with neighbors and self-help strategies to prevent housing loss. Email for assistance.
Provides information on landlord-tenant laws and legal rights and options for tenants with immediate housing problems, including eviction.
One-on-one counseling is available.
Assists in organizing groups of tenants to bring about landlord compliance with the Landlord/Tenant Act and existing housing codes.
Provides community education on tenant issues, advocates for tenants' rights and offers referrals for rent assistance.
Does not provide legal counsel, but does provide referrals to appropriate counsel.
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Debt Collection Defense Clinic offered by Northwest Justice Project at Debt Collection Defense Clinic
Provides legal assistance for low-income debtors including: debtors with lawsuits and issues related to debt collection, collection agency abuse, supplemental proceedings and garnishment.
Provides legal advice for the following issues for low-income debtors:
- Lawsuits and issues related to debt collection
- Collection agency abuse
- Supplemental proceedings
- Garnishment
- Auto purchase or auto loan disputes
- Consumer scams
- Contracts/warranties
- Identity theft
- Predatory lending
- Student loans (federally subsidized or private)
- Overpayments to debt creditors
- Poor credit
- Debts to a landlord, or client is considering breaking their lease
Does not assist clients with bankruptcy, but can help a client decide if bankruptcy is a good option.
Interpreter services are available to assist non-English-speaking clients.
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Korean Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Korean Community Services Center
Attorneys work with interpreters to give consultation and legal advice on family law, immigration law, landlord-tenant disputes, employment law and other areas. Call for an appointment. Focuses on serving limited English-speaking Koreans.
Operates legal clinics providing free 30 minute consultations with an attorney.
Focus is on Korean and Korean-speaking clients.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood legal clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Labor and Employment LawGeneral Education AdvocacyComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsPaternity SuitsTaxpayer Advocate ServicesSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersAutomobile ComplaintsHome SanitationMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceFamily Justice CentersHIPAA ComplaintsEmployment Discrimination AssistanceDurable Power of Attorney for Asset ManagementContract LawEviction Prevention AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesVoting Rights ProtectionRights Counseling for Undocumented PeopleEstate Entitlement AssistancePredatory Lending AssistanceDurable Power of Attorney for Health CareHousing ComplaintsAdult Guardianship AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyFoster Care Legal ServicesVeteran Benefits AssistanceImpounded Vehicle ServicesAdoption Legal ServicesWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceElder LawEducation Discrimination AssistanceWork PermitsConsumer LawImmigrant Labor Certification Filing AssistanceAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistanceChild Advocacy CentersGeneral Legal AidPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsEmancipation of MinorsCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingWill Preparation AssistanceAsylum Application Filing AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesHousing Discrimination AssistanceGrandparent RightsNative American/Tribal LawDivorce AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationCollection ComplaintsLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesWelfare Rights AssistanceComprehensive Family Law ServicesLandlord Rights Information/CounselingImmigrant Benefits AssistanceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceDeferred Action on Alien RemovalChild Guardianship AssistanceCorporate/Business LawUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceWarranty ComplaintsChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesRepossession Agency ComplaintsBankruptcy AssistancePatient Rights Assistance
Small Claims Court offered by King County District Court at Shoreline at West Division
Assists plaintiffs in recovering money or other damages; amount may not exceed $10,000.
Court is authorized by state law to assist plaintiffs to recover money or other damages whose amount may not exceed $10,000.
Filing the Claim:
Plaintiff must sign claim form in presence of the court clerk. A trial date is set and a copy of the claim is given to the plaintiff. The plaintiff must identify the defendant and provide the defendant's address and phone number (if possible).
Service of Claim Notice:
Plaintiff has the responsibility of serving notice upon the defendant not less than five days from trial date; plaintiff may not personally serve the notice, but it can be served by one of the following:
- The Sheriff's Office
- A process server
- A person of legal age not connected to the case
- A registered or certified mail-return receipt with defendant's signature
Server must sign before a Notary Public.
Hearing:
Attorneys and paralegals are excluded from appearing or participating with the plaintiff or defendant in a small claims suit unless the judge grants permission. One may consult an attorney before or after a court appearance. Parties should bring witnesses or other evidence (documents, pictures) to substantiate their claims. Default judgment may be granted to plaintiff if defendant fails to appear in court.
Collection of Judgment:
If appeal is not made nor judgment paid within 20 days, plaintiff may request that the judgment be entered in the civil docket of District Court. The plaintiff may then proceed with garnishment of wages or bank accounts or place liens on personal property and real estate of the defendant (call for procedural details). Small Claims Court has no power to enforce judgments.
Appeals: The party who filed a claim or counterclaim cannot appeal unless the amount claimed exceeds $1,000. No party may appeal a judgment where the amount claimed is less than $250.
The following steps must be taken within 30 days of the entry judgment:
- 1) Prepare a written Notice of Appeal and file it with the District Court
- 2) Serve a copy of that notice to the other parties; file acknowledgement or affidavit of service in District Court
- 3) Deposit supervisor court filing fee ($110) either in cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the Clerk of the Superior Court
- 4) Deposit $40 preparation fee to the District Court
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Housing Law Assistance offered by King County Tenant Resource Line
Provides assistance to low-income residents of King County with an eviction notice, subsidy termination or who requires a reasonable accommodation due to a disability.
Assistance is available to help reduce homelessness by preventing illegal and unnecessary evictions. Assistance is provided to vulnerable tenants by focusing on negotiated resolutions that preserve tenant housing, preserve subsidies, or allow for relocation to suitable housing without the stigma of eviction.
Tenants may be scheduled for an appointment with an attorney, who can provide free legal assistance ranging from self-help information to ongoing representation through negotiation with the landlord or representation in court.
This service does not provide rental assistance.
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Youth Homelessness Program offered by Legal Counsel for Youth and Children
Provides civil legal advice and/or representation for youth ages 12-24, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Provides free civil legal services for youth and young adults between ages 12-24 who are experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
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Criminal Record Expungement AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesEviction Prevention AssistanceDivorce AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyCollection ComplaintsHousing Discrimination AssistanceWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingConsumer LawPatient Rights AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyLabor and Employment LawLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionPaternity SuitsIdentification Application/Replacement ClinicsLandlord Rights Information/CounselingPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsEmancipation of MinorsPredatory Lending AssistancePublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals AssistanceWelfare Rights AssistanceProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesEducation Discrimination AssistanceAdult Guardianship AssistanceNative American/Tribal LawCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsImmigrant Benefits AssistanceUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistanceChild Guardianship AssistanceAlimony AssistanceStalking/Harassment OrdersConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsName/Personal Information Modification AssistanceHousing ComplaintsHome SanitationChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceChild Support Assistance/EnforcementGeneral Legal AidVeteran Benefits AssistanceGovernment Complaints/Government Ombudsman OfficesFoster Care Legal ServicesTenant Rights Information/Counseling
Loren Miller Bar Association Legal Clinic offered by King County Bar Association Neighborhood Legal Clinics at Loren Miller Bar Association (telephonic)
Operates a legal clinic where a free 30-minute legal consultation is available for individuals with cases in King County who are not already represented by an attorney. Focus is on serving African American clients but clinic is open to all.
Operates a legal clinic providing a free 30-minute consultation with an attorney (60 minutes if an interpreter or other accommodation is needed)
Clinic is open to all, but particular focus is on providing culturally-informed legal services in a safe and welcoming environment to individuals who identify as African American or Black. This clinic is staffed primarily by attorneys of color.
Clinic attorneys can:
- Determine whether the client has a legal problem
- Suggest possible options
- Help answer papers, summons and requests
- Provide appropriate referrals
Neighborhood Legal Clinic attorneys may not have expertise in all areas of the law, but they will make every attempt to answer questions accurately.
Attorneys CANNOT give advice on criminal legal issues or provide representation on any legal matters.
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Welfare Rights AssistanceImmigrant Benefits AssistanceDurable Power of Attorney for Health CareTaxpayer Advocate ServicesNative American/Tribal LawAutomobile ComplaintsLabor and Employment LawUnemployment Insurance Benefits AssistancePaternity SuitsDriver License Retention/Reinstatement AssistanceBankruptcy AssistanceWill Preparation AssistanceContract LawChild Custody/Visitation AssistanceVoting Rights ProtectionEmancipation of MinorsAsylum Application Filing AssistanceSpecial Immigrant Juvenile PetitionsDeferred Action on Alien RemovalEmployment Discrimination AssistanceMedicaid Appeals/ComplaintsEducation Discrimination AssistanceConsumer LawImpounded Vehicle ServicesAlimony AssistanceSocial Security Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsCustomer Service Discrimination AssistanceComprehensive Immigration/Naturalization ServicesLandlord Rights Information/CounselingDurable Power of Attorney for Asset ManagementLandlord/Tenant Dispute ResolutionChild Support Assistance/EnforcementCorporate/Business LawWorkers Compensation Benefits AssistanceState Disability Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsProtection and Advocacy for Individuals With DisabilitiesAdult Guardianship AssistanceMortgage Delinquency and Default CounselingVeteran Benefits AssistanceDomestic/Family Violence Legal ServicesHuman Trafficking Legal AssistanceGeneral Education AdvocacyIdentity Theft Reporting/Recovery ProgramsCollection ComplaintsEviction Prevention AssistanceWarranty ComplaintsPatient Rights AssistanceSpecial Education AdvocacyHousing Discrimination AssistanceConsumer Fraud ReportingNaturalization Support/Legal ServicesLegal CounselingElder LawTraffic/Parking Ticket Information/AdviceConstitutional/Civil Rights GroupsCriminal Record Expungement AssistanceEstate Entitlement AssistanceFood Stamps/SNAP Appeals/ComplaintsHome SanitationDivorce AssistanceAlien Travel/Reentry Document Filing AssistanceOrganizational Start Up ServicesPost Conviction Restoration of Civil RightsHIPAA ComplaintsElder/Dependent Adult Abuse Restraining OrdersState Unemployment Insurance Appeals/ComplaintsHousing ComplaintsPredatory Lending AssistanceWork PermitsIntellectual Property Law Training/General InformationGeneral Legal AidPublic/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance
Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance offered at Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections
Registers and inspects rental properties within Seattle.
Helps ensure that all rental housing in Seattle is safe and meets basic housing maintenance requirements.
All rental property owners in Seattle must register their properties with the city.
Inspectors will make sure all registered properties comply with minimum housing and safety standards at least once every 10 years.
RRIO will help improve and maintain the quality of Seattle's rental housing over time.
The program will benefit Seattle residents by:
- Preserving neighborhoods and quality of life
- Educating property owners, inspectors, and renters about the RRIO standards and encouraging proper maintenance of rental housing
- Ensuring all rental properties meet the same minimum standards through periodic inspections
- Creating clear communication methods between rental property owners and the City in the event of emergencies
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Legal Assistance offered by Catholic Community Services' Tenant Law Center
Provides legal services in eviction cases, subsidy terminations and reasonable accommodation requests for King County residents.
Seattle residents must be AT or BELOW 80% AMI. King County residents outside Seattle must be AT or BELOW 200% FPL.
Provides civil legal aid services to low-income tenants with pending eviction, subsidy terminations and requests for reasonable accommodation in King County.
Tenant Law Center attorneys can assist with evictions from permanent and subsidized housing. A notice is not required
Tenant Law Center can assist with:
- Pending evictions for residents who have not yet received a Summons and Complaint.
- Preventing Section 8 subsidy terminations for King County residents (cannot do reinstatements); must have written notice of pending subsidy termination.
- Helps tenants in King County get reasonable accommodations after the initial request was denied.
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